A disturbing incident unfolded in Jos North local government area of Plateau State as a housewife fled the scene after pouring hot water on the children of her husband’s second wife.
According to reports obtained by the Nigerian Tribune, the tragic event transpired in the early hours of Monday when the first wife, whose identity remains undisclosed, surreptitiously entered the room of the second wife and scalded the three children while they were asleep.
Ahmed Ibrahim, a close relative of the husband, revealed that the woman fled before the children’s cries could alert nearby residents, highlighting that she had previously made threats against the second wife before carrying out the heinous act.
“The incident happened this morning at Gibiya Street by New Market Road, Jos. A man by the name of Garba has two wives. The first one has no children, while the second one has three children with the man.
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“The first wife was processed with envy, jealousy, and hatred. In the early hours of Monday, while the children were still sleeping, she sneaked into where they slept and poured hot water on them.
“Before those within the vicinity could come to their rescue, she disappeared, and up to this hour, she has not been seen while the children have been taking them to the Jos University Teaching Hospital, JUTH, for treatment.”
The relative further disclosed that the husband identified as Abubakar has been arrested by the police for interrogation on how his first wife can be located, adding that the relative of the second wife is mounting pressure that the husband must produce his first wife.
When contacted, the spokesman of Plateau State Police Command, DSP Alfred Alabo, said the command has no report of such an incident but has promised to find out with the nearest Division Police Officer.
