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Domestic Violence
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Father apprehended after dropping two children from a three-storey building in Aba
A man in Umuobe, Aba, was taken into police custody after throwing his two children from a third-floor balcony, an act that resulted in the hospitalization of both the children and the father.
Father detained following the death of his teenage daughter in Katsina
Police in Katsina have taken a father into custody following the death of his daughter, who reportedly faced abuse after rejecting a forced marriage.
Lagos State authorities take action following reported harassment of widow
Lagos authorities have intervened to support a widow facing intimidation and property seizure after the passing of her husband, resulting in the arrest of a suspect.
Kano Police Apprehend Woman for Mutilating Boyfriend and Report Separate Murder Case
A 25-year-old woman is in police custody in Kano for mutilating her boyfriend after learning of his marriage plans to another woman, while police also investigate a separate lethal assault on a 30-year-old man.
Bauchi woman detained for pouring boiling water on co-wife, resulting in infant death
A 20-year-old woman is in police custody in Bauchi after allegedly scalding her pregnant co-wife with hot water, an act that led to the death of the newborn child.
Police Seize Gun After Wife Reports Husband’s Constant Threats
A woman in Akwa Ibom State reported her husband to police for using a single-barrel gun to threaten their family, leading to his arrest and the recovery of the weapon.
Nasarawa Husband Arrested for Killing Wife Over Meal Dispute
Musbawu Amodu has been arrested by Nasarawa police for allegedly killing his wife following a domestic dispute over cooking dinner.
Nasarawa Man Taken Into Custody for Fatal Assault on Wife
A 30-year-old man, Musbawu Amodu, is in police custody in Nasarawa State after allegedly killing his 20-year-old wife during a dispute over food.
Domestic abuse survivor advocates for tougher penalties as strangulation reports rise
A domestic abuse survivor who was strangled during an 18-year abusive marriage is pushing for more severe criminal penalties as new data shows a significant rise in police reports regarding the offence.
Lagos Authorities Detain Man Following Viral Domestic Abuse Clip
Emeka Joseph has been remanded to the Kirikiri Correctional Centre after a viral video revealed he assaulted his cohabitant, Ezeka Chisom.