The Edo state police command has launched a manhunt for a man, Timothy Gilbert, accused of pouring acid on his girlfriend, Angela Ogah, in Ihovbe quarters, Ikpoba hill, Edo state, over infidelity.
The command’s spokesperson, Moses Yamu, confirmed the incident on Wednesday, saying the suspect remains at large.
“The command has commenced a manhunt for the arrest of the suspect, and I am sure he will be brought to justice,” he stated.
Yamu advised the public that it is safer to end troubled relationships than resort to violence as the couple reportedly had ongoing disputes.
Ogah’s lawyer, John Izegaegbe, said a petition has been submitted to the state commissioner of police, Monday Agbonika, calling for immediate intervention.
Izegaegbe said Ogah is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital and is in severe pain, he urged authorities to act swiftly to apprehend Gilbert.
“The victim is in severe pain and struggling to communicate.
“Gilbert is currently on the run after bathing Ogah with a substance suspected to be acid.
“We are urging the authorities to effect his arrest without delay,” he said.
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