Ogun: Man allegedly stabs wife to death during domestic dispute

The Police Command in Ogun State has confirmed that a man, simply identified as Oju, allegedly stabbed his wife, Josephine Isaac to death in Agbure, Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of the state.

CSP Omolola Odutola, the Command’s Spokesperson, stated this in a statement in Abeokuta on Thursday.

Odutola explained that the case was reported at Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters about 9:30a.m, by Blessing Isaac, the younger sister of the deceased.

The command spokesperson added that the deceased sister recounted that about 1a.m, Josephine, who married to Oju from Cross River State, had a “violent dispute” with her husband.

According to Odutola, the altercation escalated into physical violence, during which the suspect allegedly stabbed his wife multiple times in the neck and chest with a knife.

“Upon realising the severity of her injuries and seeing her bleeding profusely, the suspect fled the scene, abandoning her.

“The victim was rushed to Ibiade General Hospital, where she unfortunately succumbed to her injuries, as confirmed by medical personnel.

“Upon receiving the report, detectives from Abigi Division swiftly visited the crime scene and recovered potential exhibits,” she said.

Odutola explained that the 36-year-old deceased has been deposited at the mortuary for autopsy.

She added that investigations currently ongoing to ensure the perpetrator was brought to justice.

Odutola assured residents that justice would be served.

She advised residents to always seek peaceful conflict resolution mechanisms rather than resorting to violence, and report any suspected case of domestic abuse to the nearest police station.