In Kontangora Local Government Area of Niger State, a newlywed couple’s bliss turned to horror when a disagreement over phone calls escalated into a violent confrontation. Amina Abashe, the newly wedded wife, allegedly injured her husband, Shehu Abdullahi, with boiling water during the altercation.
Abdullahi, speaking from his hospital bed at Kontagora General Hospital to Daily Trust, recounted the sequence of events. Their marriage, solemnized two months prior following Abdullahi’s previous spouse’s passing, took a dark turn due to Abashe’s refusal to move into their shared home.
Trouble brewed on a Tuesday evening when Abashe summoned Abdullahi to their residence, where she shockingly declared her intent to end the marriage, citing another suitor ready to repay Abdullahi’s dowry. Suspicions arose when Abdullahi claimed to have witnessed Abashe conversing with a man over the phone during their confrontation.
The confrontation escalated when Abdullahi attempted to retrieve the phone, prompting Abashe to brandish a knife in a threatening manner. Fortunately, Abdullahi managed to disarm her. However, Abashe resorted to a horrifying act of pouring boiling water on Abdullahi in a fit of rage.
Abdullahi’s account unveils a tumultuous tale of betrayal and violence, leaving him hospitalized and grappling with the emotional aftermath of the incident.
