- Man Flees After Bathing Girlfriend With Suspected Acid in Edo
- Izegaegbe urged security agencies to intensify the search for the fleeing suspect
- Ogah was unable to speak due to the gravity of her injuries
A young man, identified as Timothy Gilbert, has gone into hiding after allegedly attacking his girlfriend, Angela Ogah, with a substance suspected to be acid in the Amufi area of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government in Edo State.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the attack, which occurred over the weekend, left Ogah with severe burns and fighting for her life. She is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital, where doctors are battling to stabilise her condition.
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Her lawyer, John Izegaegbe, confirmed on Monday that a petition has been submitted to the Edo State Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, urging immediate action to apprehend Gilbert.
When journalists visited the hospital, Ogah was unable to speak due to the gravity of her injuries.
Izegaegbe urged security agencies to intensify the search for the fleeing suspect, saying:
“We want the suspect arrested as quickly as possible. The victim is in unbearable pain. She could barely talk when journalists visited her. Gilbert fled after attacking her with a substance suspected to be acid. We are calling on the authorities to ensure he is tracked down without delay.”
Police authorities are expected to issue an update as the manhunt continues.
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