Police arraign woman for allegedly attacking husband with machete in Ondo

A married woman has been arraigned by the Ondo State Police Command over the alleged machete attack on her husband, an incident that reportedly left severe injuries to his left hand.

The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed that the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on June 2, 2026, following a domestic dispute between the couple.

According to Jimoh, the suspect allegedly attacked her husband, identified as Olatunde Julius, with a machete during the altercation, inflicting serious injuries.

He said the victim was immediately rushed to a hospital for medical treatment, where doctors assessed his condition and issued a medical report to aid police investigations.

The police spokesperson added that after concluding investigations, the command established a prima facie case against the suspect and subsequently charged her to court to face prosecution.

Jimoh reiterated the commitment of the Ondo State Police Command to combating all forms of domestic violence, stressing that such acts pose a serious threat to lives and public safety.

He also urged members of the public to promptly report cases of domestic abuse and violence to security agencies to enable swift intervention and prevent further harm.