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12.10.20

Man kills wife with acid in Akwa Ibom, flees






A man by name, Joe Udoh Okon has allegedly killed his wife with acid at the Mbiakpan Ikot Edim village in the Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

Report shows that the incident happened on Friday as the man allegedly poured acid on his wife as a result of a minor disagreement and fled to an unknown destination. The vigilante youths of the community upon hearing the woman scream went to her aid and rushed her to the hospital, she was said to have died on Saturday as a result of severe acid burns. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Odiko Macdon, who confirmed the incident, said the police, with the assistance of the youths, has launched a manhunt for Okon, adding that he would be apprehended soon and brought to justice.

Read more details at Punch.


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