Court sentences lawyer to death for killing, mutilating husband

Court sentences lawyer to death for killing, mutilating husband

The case involved the killing and mutilation of her husband, Symphorosa Otike-Odibi, who was also a legal practitioner.

The incident occurred in May 2018 at the couple’s residence in Diamond Estate, Sangotedo, Ajah, following a domestic dispute reportedly linked to allegations of infidelity and disagreements over the woman’s plans to travel abroad.

During the altercation, Udeme allegedly stabbed her husband with a kitchen knife, leading to his death. After the killing, she mutilated the body and reportedly attempted to take her own life, but survived.

Court sentences lawyer to death for killing, mutilating husband

Court sentences lawyer to death for killing, mutilating husband

The case involved the killing and mutilation of her husband, Symphorosa Otike-Odibi, who was also a legal practitioner.

The incident occurred in May 2018 at the couple’s residence in Diamond Estate, Sangotedo, Ajah, following a domestic dispute reportedly linked to allegations of infidelity and disagreements over the woman’s plans to travel abroad.

During the altercation, Udeme allegedly stabbed her husband with a kitchen knife, leading to his death. After the killing, she mutilated the body and reportedly attempted to take her own life, but survived.