WAWAREPORTERS | Crime & Justice
The Lagos State Government has confirmed the arrest of a man accused of allegedly threatening, assaulting and intimidating his daughter-in-law following the death of her husband in Ikorodu, Lagos.
According to a statement issued by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), the agency intervened after receiving reports on Tuesday, July 28, that the widow was being harassed and allegedly targeted by members of her late husband’s family in an attempt to dispossess her of her husband’s property.
The widow, identified simply as Tosin, reportedly told the agency that she had been subjected to repeated threats to her life, physical assault and intimidation after her husband’s recent death. She also confirmed that the matter had already been reported to the Owutu Police Division.
Following the report, the DSVA engaged with the investigating police officers handling the case. Preliminary findings confirmed that the woman’s father-in-law had been arrested and remains in police
custody while investigations continue.
The case is also being handled by lawyers under the Project Protect Widows Initiative, who alleged that the widow and her children were forced out
According to the legal team, the father-in-law allegedly attempted to seize control of the deceased’s assets, while the late man’s brother and his wife were also accused of participating in efforts to take over the property. The lawyers further claimed that some of the deceased’s belongings had already been shared, with attempts allegedly being made to sell his vehicles.
Confirming the arrest, the legal representatives said the suspect was taken into custody in the early hours of Wednesday.
They stressed that the widow remains the deceased’s legally recognised wife and is entitled to full protection under Nigerian law.
The lawyers added that any property unlawfully taken or sold would be traced and recovered through the appropriate legal process, insisting that justice must prevail and the rights of the widow and her children must be protected.
The DSVA reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s commitment to safeguarding survivors of domestic abuse and ensuring that all those found culpable face the full weight of the law.
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