Mr. Tochukwu Obumneme from Obosi has been accused of allegedly attempting crippling his wife, Chizoba, with a pestle over a misunderstanding.

The incident that took place in their house in Asaba was said to have escalated after he left the wife at her parent’s house in Onitsha for delaying him without remorse.


The complainant Mrs. Chizoba Obumneme explained that it first started as a threat till he went to the kitchen, brought the pestle and hit her on the leg, stating that this is not the first time he has raised his hands on her.

The Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs. Ify Obinabo invited Mr. Obumneme for mediation which he didn’t not honor, but rather threatened his wife and the Social Welfare Officer for inviting him.


Mrs. Ify Obinabo, after listening to the complaint, promised to get justice for the victim.