Wife Bathes Husband With Acid In Enugu

A housewife in Enugu State has allegedly bathed her husband with a
substance suspected to be acid during a serious quarrel over an
unresolved issue.

The woman (names withheld) was reported to have fled her home after
committing the dastardly act.

State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, who
confirmed the incident yesterday, said investigations had commenced in
full scale to establish the circumstances surrounding the act.

He added that efforts had also been intensified to ensure that the
suspect is arrested and brought to book.

"The suspect and victim are all living in the same compound until the
unfortunate incident which counfounded sympathizers.

"It was gathered that on the said day, October 21st, in their premises
at Umuezebi Nsukka around 7pm, suspect had allegedly poured a
corrosive liquid substance believed to be acid on the 30-year-old
victim, identified as Onah Victor, over an unresolved issue between
the victim and the suspect."

"The suspect, after allegedly bathing his victim with the said
substance, fled the scene, leaving the victim unconscious who was
later rushed to St. Anthony's Hospital Obeachara Nsukka where he is
currently receiving treatment," said the PPRO.
--Vanguard