A housewife, Mrs Suzanna Fawole (38), has
been remanded in Iife prisons in Osun State after she was arraigned in
Magistrates’ court, Modakeke on Monday, June 3.
Fawole was accused of bathing one Funmilayo
Aderibigbe (35), whom she suspected to be husband’s lover, with a liquid
substance suspected to be acid, thereby causing her grievous bodily harm.
The acting Chief Magistrate, Mr O.A.
Ayilara ordered that the accused be remanded in Ife prison custody while the
case was adjourned till July 1 for further hearing.
May 6, was like any other
day for Aderibigbe who resides on Adeboye Street, Ife-Modakeke road. Set for
the day ahead, she went ahead to prepare herself for the activities she had
lined up for herself, oblivious of what was in stock for her.
Before the end of the day,
however, her once-beautiful physique which made her the toast of all, suddenly
crumpled under the subduing power of acid. She was almost turned into a monster
such as ones usually seen in horror movies after she was allegedly bathed with
acid by Fawole.
Crime Reports gathered that
Fawole had alleged Aderibigbe of having an affair with her husband. As a
result, the suspect had sent a number of threatening text messages to the
victim, warning her to steer clear of her husband. Aderibigbe reportedly
ignored the messages and went about her life until the deadly liquid was used
to arouse her from her perceived indifferent attitude.
Residents of the area were
said to have been infuriated by the suspect’s act, as an angry mob reportedly
gathered, with the intention to revenge Fawole’s act but immediately police
officers and men attached to Modakeke Division of the Osun State Police Command
were alerted on the occurrence, Crime Reports gathered that they quickly moved
to the scene to control the crowd and prevent a serious crisis from erupting.
It was said that peace was
eventually restored to the area after the suspect had been arrested. The victim
was also taken to Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex,
(OAUTHC) Ile-Ife for prompt medical attention. Her mouth and tongue were said
to have been badly affected that she was being fed through the nose.
During interrogation, Fawole
reportedly confessed that she decided to teach the victim a lesson out of
frustration and fear of losing her husband to the lady. The victim was said to
be fond of going to the matrimonial home of the suspect to meet her husband
with whom she was suspected of having a relationship. Fawole admitted beating
Aderibigbe before pouring the acid on her.
Source: Nigerian Tribune
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