A man identified simply as Okhiria has been arrested by the operatives of the Edo State Police Command for allegedly shooting his wife over an argument on June 3, at the Ekae community in the New Etete area, GRA, Benin.
After a disagreement with his wife, the suspect proceeded to pick up his revolver and fired at her, the bullet striking her left hand.
Following the incident, the victim’s hand was amputated.
Chidi Nwabuzor, the state Police Public Relations Officer, told journalists on Sunday that the incident was reported at the New Etete Police Division on June 3.
He said, “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 and would soon charge the suspect in court after an investigation.