In Nigeria, wives have purportedly killed their spouses in a number of unfortunate situations in recent years. These incidents are described in depth below, with an emphasis on the facts and current inquiries.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Sometimes, marital disputes can get out of hand and result in shocking behaviors that startle the community. These are the accounts of women who were charged with their husbands’ murders, along with the events that led up to these cases.
List of women accused of murdering their husbands 1. Iyanu Adedeji from Ogun State’s Abeokuta At their home in the Gbonogun neighborhood of Abeokuta, Ogun State, Iyanu Adedeji, 22, is accused of stabbing her husband, Funsho Jimoh, in the chest during a furious dispute. A violent altercation resulted from Funsho accusing Iyanu of infidelity, which sparked the argument. Iyanu took her husband to the Federal Medical Centre in Idi-Aba after the event, where he was declared dead. She then went to the local police station to report herself.
Omolola Odutola, the public relations officer for the Ogun State Police, confirmed her detention and said an initial investigation is under progress.
Fatima Dzuma from Niger State’s Lafiyagi Dzwafu Village Fatima Dzuma, 27, is accused of killing her husband Baba Aliyu in Lafiyagi Dzwafu village, Katcha Local Government Area, Niger State, by hitting him with a pestle while he was asleep. According to reports, Fatima admitted to the crime and claimed that she had acted alone since she no longer loved her husband. She tried to hide her acts after the tragedy by wrapping his body in a mat and throwing it in a nearby bush.
Her arrest was confirmed by Wasiu Abiodun, the Public Relations Officer for the Niger State Police Command, who also stated that the case has been forwarded to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Minna for additional investigation and prosecution.
Allah Ta’ala in Abuja 23-year-old Rahimat Salaum was taken into custody in Abuja on suspicion of killing her disabled husband, Shehu, following a fight. Rahimat allegedly admitted to setting her husband’s body on fire and leaving it in an incomplete structure. The public has been reassured by Commissioner of Police Benneth C. Igweh that justice will be done in this case, according to Federal Capital Territory Police spokesperson Josephine Adeh, who confirmed the occurrence.
Tinubu Comfort, Ibadan, Oyo State According to reports, Comfort Tinubu, 39, stabbed her husband, Olusegun Tinubu, in the Gbeyi village of the Adegbayi district of Ibadan, after they argued about who should have access to the bedroom. The confrontation intensified, and Olusegun was fatally stabbed in the back by Comfort. According to Adewale Osifeso, public relations officer for the Oyo State Police, the case has been forwarded to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Iyaganku for a thorough investigation.
These examples demonstrate the severity of domestic abuse, which impacts both men and women in Nigeria. Omotola Akinwale, a psychologist, advises those in similar circumstances to seek emotional assistance and counseling. She thinks this will help them cope with their issues more effectively and steer clear of violent situations.
Osun State: A bishop who tried to settle a marital conflict between the couple was assassinated by his husband. Lagos State: After a fight turned violent, a man is accused of killing his pregnant wife. Kaduna State: Due to an N400,000 debt, a housewife hired assassins to murder her husband.
Measures to Prevent Couples can avoid these catastrophes by attempting to resolve their differences amicably and seeking professional assistance when necessary. Safe spaces where victims can report abuse without fear of condemnation or punishment must be established by communities and government. In addition to providing assistance to the victims, it is crucial to ensure that the accused receive fair treatment throughout the legal process. This may make combating domestic abuse more successful.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
