PLEASE READ STORY BELOW.....Thursday, February 9, 2012
Culture of Silence and Domestic Violence: The Death of Nkechi and Unborn Child. True Story
This
is a True Story on an event that took place recently in Enugu State
Nigeria. Attorney Ike Melchyesedech Ezekwu Sr, has been in
communication with various victims of domestic violence in Enugu and
other
parts of Nigeria. This is just one of the many stories. His email
below...
My dear friends,
I come before you humble, with my
head bowed and on bended knees. Today, my heart is heavy and my anguish
is unimaginable. Like the biblical Rachael weeping for the death of her
children, I have refused to be consoled.
On Monday, I received a call from
Nigeria from a friend about Ms Nkechi Ngene [maiden name]. Ms Ngene was
8 months pregnant, an unemployed mother of two minor children, and the
wife of a man, that is known to his friends as Chico Chime- a motor
cycle spare part dealer in Enugu. Both resides in Enugu GRA, and are
from Akwuke Autonomous Community [Nkanu] in Enugu South LGA of Enugu
State. On January 31, 2012, she confronted her husband about his
incessant infidelity, and he responded by beating the crap out of her.
Ms Ngene sustained various bruises, but worst was that she began to
bleed profusely and uncontrollably. The unkindest cut of all was that
her husband left her to die.
Abandoned
on the cold floor helpless, in the full glare of their children,
and life slowly but painfully slipping away from
her,
with her last breath she called a friend. She was rushed to the
nearest hospital, and after two days of spirited medical help, she
died as well as her unborn child.
Like most cowards, her husband
has since gone into hiding, abandoning their minor children to the
mercy of friends and family. The matter was first reported to Ogui
Police Station, but referred to New Haven Police, the appropriate
police station.
The matter has since been reported to the police
and the National Human Rights Commission of Nigeria[NHRCN]-Enugu
Office. However, I have been also informed that some so called big shots
from Akwuke community and Enugu South LGA Chairman's Office are
bringing pressure to bear on the Police and
NHRCH -Enugu to drop their investigation!!!, so that the issue [double
homicide]will be handle as a “family affair”.
It is against this
background that i have come to you for assistance. Please re-post this
message; contact the Nigeria Bar Association; Association of Women
Lawyers and any Non-Governmental-Organization, the Commissioner
of Police-Enugu State[Nigeria], National Human Rights Commission of
Nigeria and any one that offer assistance in this matter. Ms Nkechi
Ngene and her unborn child must not Die in Vain!!! Let us make a
difference in another persons' life by breaking this CULTURE OF SILENCE.
Many Nigerian and African women have died in silence.
Domestic Violence is now a silent killer in our homes and lives. This is the time to take a stand and proclaim: NEVER AGAIN!
Let
us honor Nkechi Ngene and her unborn child by our
actions, and we must not allow members of the Akwueke Community nor
those at the Enugu South LGA to sweep this matter under the rug.
Double homicide is not a “family affair”, rather a CRIME.
It
is my fervent wish that this matter will be given the urgency that
it deserves. When evil men/women conspire, good men/women MUST
congregate. The time for action is now! for the die is cast!
Now
that this appeal has been made, the mercy of sleep which has long
been denied me, can now be restored. That is my wish; that is my
strength, and this is my consolation!
ALUTA CONTINUA!!
Attorney Ike Melchyesedech Ezekwu,Sr.
