The Enugu State Police Command, on January 26, 2025, arrested 33-year-old Sunday Echege for brutally severing the left wrist of his wife, Chinonso Echege.
The suspect, a resident of Ibagwa-Agu Farm Settlement in the Nsukka Local Government Area, was apprehended by officers from the Okpuje Division with the help of vigilant community members. The machete used in the attack was also recovered.
According to preliminary investigations, Echege confessed to committing the act, claiming it was driven by suspicions of his wife’s alleged extramarital affairs.
Confirming the arrest, the command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said, “The suspect will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations.”
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, has ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to ensure a thorough and speedy investigation, followed by the suspect’s prosecution.
Urging couples to prioritize peaceful conflict resolution, Ndukwe added, “Couples are encouraged to resolve their differences through love, understanding, and legal means, rather than resorting to violent criminal acts.”
