Ondo police hunt man after alleged attack on wife

By Boye Oyeyemi –

A man identified as Abodunde Solomon is reportedly on the run after allegedly attacking his wife with a machete over accusations of infidelity in Ondo State.

The incident was said to have occurred in Supare-Akoko, Akoko North-West Local Government Area of the state.

A source familiar with the incident said the man accused his wife of being unfaithful, a claim that allegedly led to a violent confrontation.

The source added that the woman sustained serious injuries during the attack, while the suspect fled immediately after the incident. The couple were said to have children who are currently in secondary school.

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Jimoh Kazeem, said the matter was reported as a case of domestic violence and grievous harm.

Kazeem stated that the suspect allegedly attacked his wife with a cutlass and is currently at large, while the victim has been taken to hospital for medical treatment.

He added that efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspect and urged residents to shun violence and embrace peaceful means of resolving disputes.