A
housewife, Mrs Suzanna Fawole (38), has been remanded in Ife 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 ber
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: Tribune
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