The Akwa Ibom Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old man, Victor Okon, for allegedly murdering his 38-year-old wife, Victoria Okoh, at their residence in Oron.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, the police received a distress call from concerned residents at 05:20 and swiftly responded to the scene. “On arrival, the officers discovered the mutilated body of the deceased lying outside the house she shared with her husband,” John said.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly attacked his wife with a machete over accusations of infidelity. The suspect attempted to evade arrest by hiding in the ceiling of the house but was apprehended by the police.

The machete used in committing the crime was recovered, and photographs of the scene were taken for investigation purposes. The remains of the deceased have been deposited at the state’s General Hospital Morgue for an autopsy.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, condemned the act and assured the public that justice would take its full course. “I warn against all forms of domestic violence and call on residents to seek lawful means of resolving disputes rather than resorting to violence,” Azare said.

He pledged the commitment of the command toward ensuring the safety of citizens and urged the public to promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police formation.