Edo First Lady visits woman who was shot by abusive husband (Video)
The First Lady of Edo State, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, has paid a sympathy visit to a survivor of domestic violence, Mrs Tina Okhiria, whose arm was tragically amputated due to a gunshot allegedly inflicted by her abusive husband.
Mrs Betsy expressed her strong stance against domestic abuse and encouraged women to prioritise their safety and well-being.
Speaking to the victim’s mother, inorder to understand the circumstances leading up to the incident and the actions taken by the family.
The mother revealed that she was aware of the ongoing abuse and that her daughter who had left the abusive marriage on several occasions was swayed by appeals from her abusive husband because of her concern for their children.
The First Lady said no woman should endure any cruelty in the name of staying for the children.
She urged victims of domestic violence to seek help and escape dangerous situations and emphasized that its good to leave a marriage than die in it.
The First Lady firmly stated that the abusive husband would face legal consequences for his actions, as the crime committed was against the state and could not be resolved through arbitration or appeals.
Drawing attention to the resources available through the Ministry of Gender, the First Lady assured the public that there are avenues to address issues of spousal battery and prevent them from escalating.
also emphasized that no person, regardless of status or influence, has the right to abuse their spouse..
Mrs Obaseki assured Mrs Okhiria that she will receive assistance in obtaining a prosthetic arm to alleviate the loss she has suffered.
The victim’s husband, Mr Jason has been arrested and is currently in police custody.
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