Nigerian Police Arrest Man Who Bathed Wife With Hot Oil, Stabbed Her In Ogun State
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Mr. Sholola Kazeem, for bathing his wife, Sholola Mutiat, with hot oil and stabbing her in the head during a heated argument.
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Mr. Sholola Kazeem, for bathing his wife, Sholola Mutiat, with hot oil and stabbing her in the head during a heated argument.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, CSP Omolola Odutola, who made this known in a statement issued on Saturday said the incident occurred at about 12:20pm on Saturday at the Ring Road area of Owode in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state.
Odutola said, “The Divisional Police Officer in Owode Egba division has promptly intervened in a case involving gender-based violence and assault against a housewife, leading to the arrest of her husband for causing various injuries to her.
“On January 18, 2025, at about 12:20hrs, the divisional police officer received a report from members of the Ring Road community regarding an incident involving Sholola Kazeem, a male resident, and his wife, Sholola Mutiat, who resided at the same address.
“It was reported that Sholola Kazeem, in an uncontrollable anger over a misunderstanding, poured hot oil over his wife’s body and also stabbed her in the head.”
The police spokesperson said that the victim was taken to Ore Ofé Hospital for medical attention, and that the crime scene was examined.
Odutola added, “The suspect has been apprehended and is currently under investigation.”
