The Rivers State Police Command says its operatives have arrested one Godslove Olakada for pouring hot water on her husband, Olakada Ejire.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement on Monday, said the incident followed family issues.
He said upon credible intelligence, the suspect was arrested on Saturday while the victim was rushed to Famo Hospital at Aleto Eleme where he is currently receiving treatment.
The PPRO stated that an investigation has already been launched to unravel the circumstances that led to the ugly incident.
She said: “The Rivers State Police Command’s operatives, through credible intelligence, have arrested one Godslove Olakada ‘F,’ from Agbonchia Eleme on Saturday, 14/10/2023 at about 2030 hrs for pouring hot water on her husband, one Olakada Ejire ‘M.’
“He was rushed to Famo Hospital at Aleto Eleme for treatment. The cause was domestic family issues.”
