Edo State Police Command has arrested a, Okhiria, for allegedly shooting his wife over an argument on June 3, at the Ekae community in the New Etete area, GRA, Benin.
During the argument, Okhiria reportedly picked up his gun and fired at her with the bullet hitting his victim’s left hand.
The victim’s hand has been amputated following the incident.
The Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, Chidi Nwabuzor, told Newsmen that the incident was reported at the New Etete Police Division on June 3 adding that the victim’s hand has been amputated following the incident.
“On June 3, the Police received a complaint from some elders of the Ekae community with Joanki Okhiria, aged nine years, that on the same day, Joanki Okhiria’s father argued with his wife, Tina Okhiria.
“In the process, Okhiria shot Tina with his double barrel gun on the left hand and the victim was taken to hospital for treatment. The affected hand has been amputated.”
Nwabuzor said the police have apprehended the suspect and would soon be charged to court after an investigation.
