The police command in Rivers State has arrested a man, Richard Emmanuel, for allegedly killing his lover, Caroline Sunday, following an argument in the Eneka area of the state.
Blessing Agabe, the police spokesperson in the state, confirmed the arrest while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Port Harcourt.
Ms Agabe, an assistant superintendent of police, said the suspect, believed to be in his 30s, allegedly attacked the victim after accusing her of infidelity.
“The victim sustained multiple injuries that resulted in her death. Preliminary investigations show that the couple has two children together,” she said.
The police spokesperson said the incident occurred on Saturday and that the suspect was currently in police custody.
