A man accused of beating his wife to death is seeking justice for himself and his late wife.
Mr. Samuel Chukwu a forensic auditor from Amaokwe Item in Bende LGA of Abia State, lost his 24 years-old wife to childbirth but in a twist of fate he was accused of beating her to death. His wife Jessica Olua died on August 21, 2024, shortly after childbirth and was buried on November 29.
Mr. Chukwu told ABN TV that his wife died at home where he was kept by his mother-in-law rather than take to the hospital when she went into labour. He said after his wife died; he travelled to Aba from Lagos only to assaulted by his in-laws who accused of beating his wife to death.
According to Mr Chukwu, on August 21, 2024, Jessica went into labour but instead of taking her to the hospital, her mother forced her to give birth at home.
“Even though I sent N25,000 to Jessica Olua as a transport allowance to convey her to where she would deliver her child. Due to the deceit and negligence of my mother-in-law, both her and Jessica Olua stayed back at home for delivery,” he said.
“Jessica and I had a peaceful relationship. There were no issues of violence or abuse (you may verify this from the tenants where I reside in Lagos). My wife’s passing was a tragic medical event, not a result of my foul play,” he maintained.
He said he was framed by his in-laws when he went home to Abia State to find out the condition of his wife.
“My in-laws attacked me and my brother. I sustained various degrees of wound, including profuse bleeding on the face, dislocation on the leg, and swollen skull. It was the Rapid Response Squad, Eziama division of the police who were alerted, and they intervened in rescuing us from what could be described as near-death experience. Despite the pain of losing my wife, I have been accused of unfounded crimes.
“This loss has been devastating for me and my family. I loved my wife and invested in her happiness, health, education, personal development, and wellbeing. (I have all the bank statements proof to back up these claims) These accusations are not only false but also hurtful,” he concluded.
Mr. Chukwu’s lawyers Gabriel Emperor Ogbonna & Co stated that the allegations against their client were malicious falsehood which was published on several online and social media posts. They stated that at time of his wife’s death he was in Lagos, and they have documents to prove.
The law firm is demanding that all defamatory content be taken down immediately and announced plans to initiate both criminal and civil proceedings against the identified individuals and platforms involved.
