A man identified as Mr. Sunday Echeji was , has been arraigned before Chief Magistrate Court 1 sitting in for cutting off his wife’s hand in an act of domestic violence, has been
FCNN gathered that Echeji, was arraigned on Friday, January 31, 2025, faces charges of attempted murder under Section 275, Subsection A of the Criminal Code CAP 30, Vol. 1 Reversed Laws of Enugu State, 2024.
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The incident, occurred in Ugwuogede village, Ibagwa-Agu, Nsukka Local Government Area, and further triggered widespread outrage across the state.
The Chief Magistrate Court transferred the case to the State Department of Public Prosecution, citing lack of jurisdiction.
It was learnt that Echeji has been remanded at the Enugu State Correctional Centre pending his trial at the state High Court,
The was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the office of the First Lady of Enugu State, led by Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah.
The First Lady disclosed that she had been closely monitoring the case, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to ending violence against women.
The statement read, “This kind of violence will not be tolerated in our state. Rest assured, we will ensure that justice is served.
So, think twice before you ever think of committing such a barbaric or inhumane act or indeed any form of violence because, with this administration, you must face justice.”
