A statement released by the spokesperson of the state police
command, ASP Ndukwe Ekea, says Opoku's arrest was sequel to a petition received
at the command's headquarters on July 10 from Women Aid Collective (WACOL),
Enugu that he allegedly committed the act on June 23 following a
misunderstanding between the lovers.
''Preliminary investigation reveals that the lovers have
been together for over three (3) years with three (3) children, but are yet to
be customarily or otherwise married. It further shows that they had
misunderstanding on the said date, which led to the suspect pouring hot water,
intended for the preparation of pap, all over the victim’s breasts. This caused
her grievous bodily harm'' the statement read
The spokesperson said Opoku has been charged to court and
remanded in Police custody for further hearing.
He added that the state Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmad
AbdurRahman MCPSS, MCJ, MNIM has directed the immediate launch, timely
completion of investigation and prosecution of the suspect. He said the
Commission has cautioned married or would-be couples to shun acts of domestic
violence, which is capable of causing enduring physio-psychological harms on
its victim, warning that the Command will stop at nothing to prosecute
offenders.
He asked residents of the State to promptly report any person(s) found committing or have committed acts of assault/grievous bodily harm and related offences, due to domestic violence, to the nearest Police Station or by calling the Command's hotlines on: 08032003702, 08075390883, 08086671202 or 08098880172.
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