The Enugu State Police Command,  Okpuje Division, on January 26, 2025, arrested one Sunday Echege, a 33-year-old male resident in Ibagwa-Ani community, Nsukka LGA, for severing the left wrist of his wife, Chinonso Echege.

The arrest was made possible thanks to the abiding members of the community, and the machete used in committing the crime was recovered from the suspect.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc (+), has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to ensure a thorough and timely investigation, followed by the prosecution of the suspect.