PHOTOS: Enugu man chops off wife’s hand over suspicion of infidelity

Police authorities in Enugu State have arrested Mr. Sunday Echege, a resident of Ibagwa-Agu Farm Settlement in Ibagwa-Ani community, Nsukka Local Government Area of the State for chopping off the left wrist of his wife, Chinonso Echege.

News Band understand that the suspect was taken into custody with the assistance of law-abiding members of the community, and the machete used in committing the crime was recovered from him.

Moreover, preliminary investigations reveal that the suspect, who has confessed to the crime, claimed he acted out of suspicion that his wife was involved in extramarital affairs.

While confirming the arrest, the spokesman of the command, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said the suspect will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations.

Ndukwe added that the state Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to ensure a thorough and timely investigation, followed by the prosecution of the suspect.

He further urged couples to resolve their differences through love, understanding, and legal means, rather than resorting to violent criminal acts.

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