In a heart-wrenching incident that has left the Benin community in shock, a pregnant woman was allegedly §taßßeð to death by her husband after just eight months of marriage. This tragic event adds to a series of similar domestic violence cases reported across Nigeria in recent times.
While specific details about this incident remain scarce, it echoes other grievous occurrences where pregnant women have been victims of domestic violence. For instance, in October 2023, a man in Benue State was arrested for allegedly stabbing his pregnant wife to death following a minor disagreement.
Similarly, in October 2024, a 30-year-old man in Lagos was reported to have fatally stabbed his newlywed wife, who was pregnant, over suspicions of infidelity involving his younger brother.
These distressing incidents highlight a pervasive issue of domestic violence in Nigeria, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive interventions to protect vulnerable individuals, especially pregnant women, within their homes.
