OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND CONDEMNS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, INTENSIFIES MANHUNT FOR HUSBAND WHO MURDERED HIS WIFE IN AGBURE COMMUNITY

 

The Ogun State Police Command is deeply saddened by the tragic incident of domestic violence that led to the murder of a 36-year-old woman, Josephine Isaac 'f', in Agbure Community, Ogun Waterside Local Government Area.

The case was reported to Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters on March 6, 2025, at about 0930 hours, by Isaac Blessing, the younger sister of the deceased. She recounted that at about 0100 hours, Josephine, who was married to a man identified as Oju (full name yet to be confirmed), of Calabar origin, had a violent dispute with her husband.

The altercation escalated into physical violence, during which the suspect stabbed his wife multiple times in the neck and chest with a knife. Upon realizing the severity of her injuries and seeing her bleeding profusely, the suspect fled the scene, abandoning her.

The victim was rushed to Ibiade General Hospital, where she unfortunately succumbed to her injuries, as confirmed by medical personnel.

Upon receiving the report, detectives from Abigi Division swiftly visited the crime scene and recovered potential exhibits. The victim’s body has been deposited at the mortuary for autopsy, and investigations are ongoing to ensure the perpetrator is brought to justice.

The case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Abeokuta, for further investigation.

The Ogun State Police Command strongly condemns all forms of domestic violence and urges residents to seek peaceful conflict resolution mechanisms rather than resorting to violence. The public is advised to report any suspected cases of domestic abuse to the nearest police station or contact emergency lines for immediate intervention.

The Command is actively pursuing the suspect, and we assure the public that justice will be served.

For any relevant information regarding this case, members of the public are encouraged to contact the police.

CSP Omolola Odutola anipr

Police Public Relations Officer

Ogun State Police Command