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RTEAN member, who hacked wife in Ondo, arrested in Epe 102 days after crime
Fleeing member of the Road Transport Employers Association (RTEAN), Mr Shuaib Kalejaye, who used cutlass to inflict injuries on his wife, Olabisi, has been arrested by the police in Ondo State.
Kalejaye allegedly committed the crime at Ayeka community in Okitipupa area of the state after his wife said she wanted to leave the marriage.
He has been on the run for over 102 days and hid in a riverine community before he was fished out.
Ondo Police spokesman, ASP Tee-Leo Ikoro, said Kalejaye was arrested at Epe in Lagos State.
ASP Ikoro said the suspect has been transferred to the police headquarters.
Ikoro said his arrest showed the Nigeria Police is capable of catching any suspect.
The elder brother of Olabisi, Mr. Olatunde Adeola, urged the police to ensure justice is served on the matter.
Chief Executive Officer of the Girls to Women Research Centre, Mrs Olamide Falana, said her organisation is interested in seeking justice for Olabisi.
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