A 39-year-old housewife, Mariam Afolabi, was docked in an Iyaganku Magistrate Court in Ibadan for allegedly pouring hot water on her husband.
Afolabi was charged with assault and threat to life on Wednesday.
She pleaded not guilty.
The prosecutor, ASP Olagoke Adegbenro, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Nov. 4, 2025, in the Jericho area of Ibadan.
He alleged that the defendant poured hot water on her husband. Lukman, after a little misunderstanding.
He said the defendant also threatened to kill him.
He said the offence contravened the provisions of Sections 86(1) and 355 of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
The Magistrate, Mrs. Olasinmibo Sanusi-Zubair, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N100,000 and two sureties in like sum.
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She advised the defendant to learn to live in peace rather than engaging in violence.
“We can’t manage human beings unless we tolerate them; this is to allow peace to reign among us and not to give room for Satan,” Sanusi-Zubair said.
Sanusi-Zubair thereafter adjourned the case until March 23, for hearing.
The incident has sparked reactions among residents of the area, with many expressing shock and concern over domestic violence. Community leaders have called for awareness campaigns to educate couples on conflict resolution and peaceful coexistence.
Meanwhile, the husband, Lukman Afolabi, is reported to be receiving medical attention for minor burns sustained during the incident, and police investigations into the matter are ongoing.
Neighbours said the couple had frequent arguments, adding that the incident came as a surprise because such extreme violence had not been observed before.
Legal experts said the case could attract a custodial sentence if the defendant is found guilty, stressing the importance of addressing domestic disputes through legal and peaceful means.
Human rights activists have urged the authorities to ensure that both the victim and the accused receive fair treatment under the law, while also advocating for stronger measures to prevent domestic violence in the community.
NAN
