The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a lady identified as Dorcas Oluwabukola for allegedly pouring hot water on her husband in the Meiran area of the state over suspicion of infidelity.
A police source, who did not want to be mentioned in the media, in the Meiran division, said that the suspect would be transferred to the state Criminal Investigation Department once the investigation was completed.
It was reported that the incident, which was said to have happened about five days ago, was trending on multiple social media handles, with claims that the wife became irked after the husband attended his childhood friendโs wedding without her company.
This was believed to have led to an altercation between the couple, leading the wife to commit the alleged crime.
While assuring the public that the matter would be thoroughly investigated, the police source said the division was monitoring the progress of the husband, who had been hospitalized since the incident.
The source said, โIt is true the incident happened.
The incident happened about six days ago. It was a true story. She poured hot water on her husband purposely because she felt that he cheated on her.
โThey were supposed to go to a party together. However, the husband went all alone. We are still monitoring the progress of the husband because he has been hospitalized since that day. He has not been discharged.
โWe arrested the wife immediately because that is a capital offence. There is no option for bail. We are waiting for the appropriate time for us to move the case to the state CID.โ
Meanwhile, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, was not available for comment as of the time this report was filed.
