Update: Police arrest man who brutally attacked his wife, mother-in-law in Edo State

Operatives of Aduwawa division, Edo State Police Command have arrested Mr. Iyen Igiebor over the brutal attack on his wife and mother-in-law. See previous report here

The suspect, who was said to have been repatriated from abroad, was alleged to have moved into his in-law’s house after failing to secure his own accommodation.

It was gathered that an argument ensued between the couple due to the alleged refusal of the wife to accompany him to the place where the suspect claimed to have found an apartment for rent.

It was further gathered that the disagreement resulted in a separation between them.

Igiebor, angered by the development later attacked the wife with a machete while on her way from the market, leaving her with a deep cut on her arm, a source said.

The source said the mother-in-law also sustained a cuts in the head and face. They were rescued by a neighbour who heard their cries.

“The woman and her mother were coming back from the market at night, at about 9pm, and did not know the man was waiting for them. He wanted to cut off the woman’s head but she defended herself with her hand and sustained a cut. He also injured his mother-in-law,” the source said.