The State Commissioner of Police, Betty Otimenyin, has raised the alarm over recent rise in cases of violent temper among couples that sometimes result in death.
Her concern was contained in a statement on Sunday by the State Command’s spokesman, CSP Moses Yamu, following the arrest of a man, Kelvin Izekor, who allegedly killed his 38-year-old wife, Success Izekor.
The incident occurred at about 10.20 pm on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at No. 50, Upper Mission Extension, Benin-City.
CSP Yamu in his statement, disclosed that policemen arrived at the scene of the incident, they met the lifeless body of the victim lying in the pool of her own blood with deep cuts on her head.
He added that the suspect was about to be lynched by irate mob when operatives of the Aduwawa Division swiftly rescued him.
“It took serious efforts by the police operatives to pacify the mob, rescue, and take the suspect into custody for investigation.
“The victim was removed and rushed to the hospital, where she was confirmed dead,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, CP Otimenyin has assured members of the public of diligent investigation into the death of the woman.
