A heartbreaking case from Benin, Nigeria, has ignited national outrage after a pregnant woman reportedly lost her life following a violent assault by her husband. The tragic story was brought to light by the victim’s younger sister, who took to social media with a tearful plea for justice.
The woman, in a video that has since gone viral, recounted the devastating incident, revealing that her elder sister was heavily pregnant at the time of the assault. The brutal beating is believed to have caused the woman’s death, leaving her family and many Nigerians in deep shock.
Following the incident, the grieving sister said she immediately alerted the police in an attempt to ensure the suspect’s arrest. However, law enforcement reportedly declined to take immediate action after being assured by others at the scene that the man would report himself—a promise that, to date, has not been fulfilled.
The viral post includes disturbing visuals of the victim—visibly injured while still alive—and has triggered widespread outrage. Thousands of social media users are demanding swift justice and accountability for what many are describing as a clear case of domestic violence turned deadly.
As public pressure mounts, the incident has reignited conversations about the failure of authorities to act decisively in domestic abuse cases, especially when lives are at stake. Meanwhile, the family continues to cry out for justice, fearing the case may go cold if no immediate action is taken.
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“Please, Nigerians should come to our aid. All we want is justice for my late sister.”🥹💔
-Lady whose pregnant sister was reportedly beåteñ to deåth by her husband in Edo State, continues to plead with Nigerians alongside the late sister’s children. pic.twitter.com/RYWNAybQUj
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) June 27, 2025
Children of the late pregnant woman who was allegedly beåteñ to deåth by her husband in Edo State continue to cry over the løss of their mother, as they demand justice💔😢 pic.twitter.com/qKdR1zuTai
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) June 27, 2025
Source: NewsandVibes.com