A woman was reportedly beaten nearly to death by her husband, a top local political official in Gok state, according to a spokesperson for the country government.
Malou Pee County information officer Daniel Mading told Radio Tamazuj that Executive Chief Meen Pec has been arrested, and his wife has been admitted to the Malou Pec County Health department after the incident.
Mading said that Pec will face a trial, and if found guilty he will be dismissed from his position as Executive Chief.