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 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.
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