Husband sentenced to twelve years imprisonment for killing Wife
Husband sentenced to twelve years imprisonment for killing Wife
Ikeja, Nov. 25, 2025 (NAN) An Ikeja High Court on Monday sentenced one Akinwale Akinlabi to 12 years imprisonment, for killing his wife, Tope, who died on Feb. 2, 2020, due to sustained injury.
Akinlabi, was charged with inflicting bodily injury on his wife which resulted to her death.
He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge of manslaughter preferred against him by the Lagos State Government.
While delivering judgment on Monday, Justice Oyindamola Ogala, held that the prosecution sufficiently proved the charge of manslaughter against Akinlabi.
She held that the prosecution provided circumstantial evidence beyond every reasonable doubt, adding that the unlawful acts of the accused, harmed the deceased and caused her death.
She said that it was clear from the evidence before the court that the fatality arose from the violence which occurred between the convict and his wife.
The judge, however, said it was also clear that the death was unintentional and that the deceased died shortly after the fight.
“The vertical scars on the back of the deceased as stated in exhibit (f), corroborates the evidence of the prosecution witnesses.
“Prosecution has indeed established the ingredients of the offence of manslaughter, the defendant is therefore accordingly convicted of same.
“Having heard and considered the plea of the defence counsel, and also taking into consideration the peculiarity of this case, the defendant is accordingly sentenced to a term of 12 years imprisonment.
“The sentencing shall begin from the period of his incarceration, Feb. 3, 2020,” Ogala held.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akinlabi was arraigned on July, 26, 2021, on a count charge of manslaughter.
The prosecution counsel, Mrs Uju Nwaogazi, had told the court that the convict committed the offence on Feb. 2, 2020, at No 23, Adeogun Street, Ijaiye Ojokoro, Lagos.
According to the prosecution, the offence contravene Section 229 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
Insp. Jumai Adonduwa, the first prosecution witness had during the commencement of trial, on May 12, 2022, testified that the deceased reported her husband to the police for domestic violence before her death.
The convict had in his defense, said that he was married to his wife for 21 years but denied any form of domestic violence. (NAN)
Since December 23, 2024, Mariam has engaged in eight illegal sexual encounters with the survivor in her chamber.
Dyke Ogbonnaya, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Ogun State command, signed the statement on Tuesday.
Ogbonnaya revealed that the survivor’s mother had informed the command about the occurrence.
He revealed that the defendant, who is facing charges under Section 32 of the Child Rights Law of Ogun State, Nigeria 2006, has been remanded at the Nigeria Correctional Centre in Ijebu-Ode for a period of 60 days.
Ogbonnaya said, ”The survivor, in the course of investigation, opened up that the defendant has been having these sexual assault with him since December 23, 2024 for successive eight times.
“After the completion of investigation, a motion for ex parte to remand the defendant at the Nigeria Correctional Centre, Ijebu-Ode, for 60 days was filed by the legal team of the State Command at Ago-Iwoye Magisterial Court.”
The NSCDC spokesperson confirmed that the court, under the presiding judge His Worship O.F. Adeduntan (Mrs.), granted the Corps’ request to remand the defendant.
Additionally, the case file has been sent to the Department of Public Prosecution (DPP) at the Ogun State Ministry of Justice in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, for further legal guidance.
In a separate statement, the Corps State Commandant, Remilekun Ekundayo, issued a firm warning against any form of indecent conduct or inhumane treatment, stressing that such actions will not be tolerated in Ogun State.
Crime
Housewife arrested for stabbing Husband to death during domestic argument
Housewife arrested for stabbing Husband to death during domestic argument
The Police command in Bauchi State has arrested a 25-year-old resident of Nadabo village in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area.
She is accused of killing her husband after a domestic dispute.
CSP Ahmed Wakil, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed this to journalists in Bauchi on Monday.
He said preliminary investigations suggest the couple had been struggling with marital issues, mainly concerning the custody of Salamatu’s six-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.
“Although initial discussions with Salamatu’s family seemed to support bringing the child into their home, the husband’s subsequent refusal reportedly heightened tensions within the household,” Wakil stated.
The situation escalated fatally when, during a heated argument, the wife allegedly grabbed a knife from their bedroom.
According to Wakil, this led to the tragic incident.
Detectives from the Bununu Police Divisional Headquarters responded swiftly to a distress call. They evacuated the victim to the Cottage Hospital in Bununu for urgent medical attention.
“Despite the efforts of medical personnel, the husband was pronounced dead due to the injuries sustained,” Wakil added.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a thorough and discreet investigation. Legal action will follow based on the findings.(NAN)
Crime
Girlfriend confirmed dead after alleged beating by Boyfriend
Girlfriend confirmed dead after alleged beating by Boyfriend
The Police Command in Lagos State has detained a 23-year-old man for prosecution for allegedly beating his girlfriend to death.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Monday in Lagos.
He said that the suspect committed the offence on Friday at about 8:00 p.m. at Ijedodo, Isheri-Osun area of the state.
Hundeyin said that a neighbour reported the incident at Isheri-Osun Police Divisional Station.
“The neighbour said that he saw the suspect beating his girlfriend in his room for a reason yet to be determined.
“He said few minutes later, the suspect screamed for help and getting to his apartment, he met his girlfriend lying unconscious on the bed with visible marks of violence found on her body.
“The girl was immediately rushed to the hospital in Ijegun, where she was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty, ” Hundeyin said.
The spokesperson said detectives were immediately dispatched to the alleged murder scene as well as the hospital where the corpse was inspected and photographed.
The image maker said that the corpse had been deposited at a morgue in Yaba for autopsy while the suspect had been detained for questioning, adding that investigation was in progress. (NAN)