A jealous wife identified as Esther Godwin has reportedly poured hot water on her husband’s female staff, Endurance Samuel.
The jealous wife had suspected that Samuel and her husband were involved in a romantic affair.
The incident occurred in Idanre, Idanre Local Government Area, Local Government Area of the state.
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The Ondo State Police Command subsequently arrested Esther Godwin.
Speaking on the incident, Samuel denied having an affair with the suspect’s husband, explaining that she and her husband worked as agricultural laborers.
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Samuel said:
“Esther called me from where I was learning tailoring to come and collect the palm oil her husband is owing me. I also work as a labourer for her husband and some other farmers in the town.
“I rushed out of my oga’s shop excitedly, not knowing that the call was just to lure me to her shop where she was selling food to pour hot water on me for the offence I did not commit.”
The suspect’s husband, Godwin, also denied having any relationship with the victim. “Since the incident, I am the one paying for the victim’s treatment at the hospital.”
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Funmilayo Odunlami confirmed the suspect was no longer in police custody as the case was before the courts.
