The Ogun State Police Command has arrested one Sholola Kazeem for stabbing his wife in the head and then dousing her with hot oil.
The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), a Chief Superintendent of Police, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident, said that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Owode Egba Division had promptly intervened in a case, describing it as gender-based violence and assault against a housewife, causing various injuries to her.
Odutola explained that on January 18, 2025, at about 12:20 pm, the DPO received a report from members of the Ring Road community regarding an incident involving Sholola Kazeem, a male resident, and his wife, Sholola Mutiat, who resides at the same address.
Odutola said: “It was reported that Sholola Kazeem, in an uncontrollable anger over a misunderstanding, poured hot oil over his wife’s body and also stabbed her in the head.
“The victim was taken to Ore Ofé Hospital for medical attention, and the crime scene was examined. The suspect has been apprehended and is currently under investigation. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.”
