A young man, identified as Timothy Gilbert, is on the run after reportedly pouring a substance believed to be acid on his girlfriend, Angela Ogah.
The PUNCH reported that the incident took place at Amufi in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.
Ogah’s lawyer, John Izegaegbe, confirmed on Monday that the victim has been admitted to a private hospital, where she is fighting for her life.
Izegaegbe said a petition had been submitted to the state Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, urging immediate action.
When journalists visited Ogah on Monday, she was barely able to speak due to the severity of her condition.
He pleaded with authorities to ensure the swift apprehension of the suspect, saying, “We want the suspect to be arrested. The victim is in severe pain. She could barely talk when the journalists visited her. Gilbert is currently on the run after bathing Ogah, with a substance suspected to be acid. We are currently on the authorities to effect his arrest without delay.”
