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Police in Nigeria have launched a hunt for a man identified as Taofeek Gbolagade, for allegedly assaulting his wife over Sahur, the pre-dawn meal usually taken by Muslims in preparation for fasting during Ramadan.
According to state Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, the man assaulted his wife early hours of Tuesday.
It was gathered that the meal was not prepared on time. Some people said that was not what made the man beat his wife.
According to his neighbors, the man beat the woman for over 30 minutes before she managed to escape and leave the house.
Another neighbors said the man was fond of beating his wife over any little misunderstanding.
“The husband did not mind that the wife is pregnant. He reportedly beat her for close to 30 minutes and was crying. She eventually escaped and fled to her parents’ house,” neighbor said.
Investigations by police are underway to catch the man.
