Second wife: Woman denies assault by husband, urges that case be withdrawn

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has said the woman who was allegedly assaulted by her husband, Aminah Oyewole, has denied such abuse in court.

In a statement by the Agency, Aminah not only denied that she was beaten by her husband for opposing second wife, she also urged the court to strike out the matter.
The statement by Adejoke Ladenegan-Oginni, Head Public Affairs Unit, LDSVA, reads, “In response to the recent case involving Surajudeen Oyetunji Oyewale, who publicly admitted to committing domestic violence against his wife Aminah Oyewole, addressing this matter was crucial due to public interest.

“This case was unique as it stemmed not from external allegations but from Mr Oyewale’s own admission on social media via his social media Account (@SirJarus).

“The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, in line with its statutory mandate, acted on Mr. Oyewale’s admission and referred the case to the Commissioner of Police (Gender Desk Department), for investigation and the case was subsequently charged to Court (Court 5, Ogba Magistrate Court).

“Mr. Oyewale was charged on two counts. Count l: Assault against his spouse; Count ll: Conduct Likely to Cause Breach of Peace.

“During court proceedings, his spouse, the alleged survivor denied all allegations of domestic violence against her and requested for the case to be withdrawn against her husband.

“In the ruling, Magistrate Owolabi ruled, ‘I shall strike out these charges on the following conditions:

‘•The defendant shall put down his social media blog for one month.
‘•The defendant shall attend counseling sessions at the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, and the agency will provide a report to the court.’

“The matter was adjourned to 30th of September 2024 for compliance with the agency’s report.

“We extend our appreciation to the Lagos State Police Command for their swift response as well as to everyone that brought this case to our attention.

“We use this medium to reiterate the Lagos State Government’s commitment to providing support and resources to survivors, ensuring their voices are heard, and advocating for justice in all cases of domestic and sexual violence.

“If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic or sexual violence, please do not hesitate to reach out to us on our toll-free line at 08000-333-333/ 0813-796-0048.”