CYRIACUS IZUEKWE
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man, Peter Dike, for allegedly stabbing his wife to death with a kitchen knife over suspicion of adultery in Lagos State.
P.M.EXPRESS reports that the incident happened at the Morogbo area, Badagry in Lagos State, where they reside.
The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the community as the suspect, Dike, was alleged to have acted out of suspicion of infidelity. The couple had reportedly been married for nearly a decade before the fatal altercation.
This was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, who stated that operatives of the Morogbo Police Division in Badagry swiftly arrested the suspect.
“Unconfirmed sources alleged that the suspect stabbed his wife to death over allegations of infidelity,”
According to preliminary reports, Dike and his wife had engaged in a minor disagreement on the day of the incident. During the argument, Dike allegedly accused his wife of being unfaithful.The disagreement escalated, and in a fit of rage, Dike reportedly grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed her in the abdomen.”
“The incident occurred at about 11:25am. on Wednesday. A team of detectives, while on patrol around Oke-Ira Ilogbo Remi, received information about the attack and rushed to the scene.”
“Upon arrival, they found Dike clutching his wife’s lifeless body, which was soaked in blood, as he cried for help.”
“Following an inspection of the body, Police officers confirmed that the woman had died. Dike was immediately taken into custody, while the deceased’s body was transferred to the Badagry General Hospital mortuary for autopsy.”
During interrogation, Dike reportedly confessed to the crime. The Lagos State Police Command has since announced that the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, for further investigation.”
“The police assured the public that
justice will be served as investigations continue.”
Meanwhile, residents of the Morogbo area have expressed deep sorrow over the incident, calling for increased awareness and intervention in cases of domestic violence to prevent further tragedies.
The suspect may likely be charged for the alleged murder, which attracts life imprisonment but that will be after the conclusion of investigations by the Police.