In a distressing turn of events, Desola Adeoye, a young girl who had reportedly endured a harrowing cycle of abuse at the hands of her father and step-mother, has tragically taken her own life by ingesting insecticide. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice from concerned members of the community.
Details surrounding the incident indicate that Desola’s decision to end her life came after her step-mother allegedly issued a chilling threat against her. The step-mother’s alleged warning, that Desola’s father would unleash further violence upon his return, prompted the desperate act. The young girl, seeking refuge from the torment, managed to flee her home and consume a lethal dose of insecticide.
After being discovered in a critical condition, Desola was swiftly transported to a nearby private hospital. Despite efforts to save her, she tragically succumbed to the poison, leaving the community in shock and grief.
In a disturbing twist, it has been reported that Desola’s father, Sunday Adeoye, sought to conceal her death and bury her secretly upon his return. However, the intervention of vigilant neighbors, who alerted the Shogunle Divisional Police station, halted this attempt. This revelation casts a grim light on the situation and raises concerns about the wellbeing of Desola’s surviving siblings.
Neighbours have stepped forward to share grim accounts of the alleged abuse that Desola and her younger sisters endured within the household. The late Desola, along with her siblings, reportedly faced recurrent physical abuse whenever they made even minor mistakes. The Shogunle Community Development Association had reportedly intervened multiple times, urging the father and step-mother to cease their abusive behavior towards the children.
Expressing deep concern for the remaining two children still under the care of the accused couple, Mr. Ebenezer Omejalile, the Chief Operating Officer of Advocates for Children and Vulnerable Persons Network, has issued a plea to the Lagos State government, the Nigeria Police, and the Nigeria Bar Association. He urges them to swiftly intervene, rescue the vulnerable children, and ensure justice is served in memory of the late Desola Adeoye. The tragic incident underscores the critical need for comprehensive action to prevent further cases of abuse and tragedy within families.
