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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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