In a chilling incident that has sent shockwaves through Yobe State, civil society groups, including lawyers, human rights advocates, and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), are calling for justice following the brutal murder of Ammi Adamu in Damaturu, the state capital. Ammi Adamu, a Yobe State University staff, was allegedly killed in her sleep on January 4 at her residence in New Bra-Bara Estate. The prime suspect in the crime, her husband Abubakar Musa, is currently in police custody.
Neighbors reported that Mrs. Adamu was stabbed in the neck while in bed with her husband, adding a gruesome layer to the tragedy. The news of the heinous crime has prompted an outcry for swift justice from civil society organizations, individuals, and the victim's family.
The NUJ Yobe State Council, along with the Women-led Civil Society Organisations Network Yobe State (WOLNY), has condemned the killing and called for a thorough investigation to ensure that the perpetrator faces the full consequences of the law. WOLNY described the incident as deeply troubling and expressed solidarity with the victim's family. They vowed to sustain advocacy efforts until justice is served, emphasizing the need to prevent further occurrences of such crimes and protect the rights and well-being of women in society.
As the investigation unfolds, the community awaits answers, demanding accountability for this harrowing crime that has left many questioning the safety of their homes.
