Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old housewife, Bisola Awodele after she reportedly poured hot water on her husband whom she accused of not being responsible for the welfare of the family.

During interrogation, the mother-of-five who is still in police custody at Sango Ota confirmed her action.

Awodele explained that her husband is fond of getting home drunk every day, adding that she had cautioned him several times but to no avail.

Ogun State Police Spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi, who made this known on Sunday stated that the suspect was arrested on March 8, following a report by the husband, Peter Phillips.

“On interrogation, the suspect explained to the police how her husband is fond of coming home drunk always without contributing anything to the welfare of her and the children.

“She stated further that on the fateful day, the husband came home drunk as usual, and while she was complaining about the husband act of drunkenness, the man started insulting her and her parents which infuriated her, consequence of which she poured the hot water on his body”, he added.

The police spokesperson said preliminary investigation also revealed that the suspect gave birth to a baby about eight months ago, but killed and secretly buried the baby out of frustration.

The police investigating team had since followed her to the secret grave of the dead baby, where the corpse was exhumed.