The Police in Okpanam Community, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State have arrested a jealous wife, Mrs. Stella Ifeoma Agbo for allegedly bathing a 17-year-old girl, Miss Judith John Paul with acid.
She accused the victim of snatching her hubby in the dream.
A Police Source within the Okpanam Police Station who craved anonymity confirmed the attack.
The Police Source stated that the suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.
He stated that, Judith, who suffered severe burns from the acid bath may not be able to see with one of her eyes or breastfeed her children when she eventually got married.
It was gathered that Mrs. Agbo targeted her victim and bathed her with the acid after she woke up, claiming to have seen the victim and her mother take over her matrimonial home in the dream.
Mother of the victim wept profusely and appealed to the general public to pray for her daughter, as well as come to the aid of her daughter, especially for medical bills.
Delta State Acting Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Andrew Aniamaka in a chat with DAILY POST Thursday morning stated that the suspect will be arraigned in court today.
DSP Aniamaka said, “The girl did not snatch her husband. She has not been able to tell us the motive behind her actions. Although, they were co-tenants before now. The suspect is being arraigned in court today.”
