Court sentences lawyer to death for killing, mutilating husband
The case involved the killing and mutilation of her husband, Symphorosa Otike-Odibi, who was also a legal practitioner.
The incident occurred in May 2018 at the couple’s residence in Diamond Estate, Sangotedo, Ajah, following a domestic dispute reportedly linked to allegations of infidelity and disagreements over the woman’s plans to travel abroad.
During the altercation, Udeme allegedly stabbed her husband with a kitchen knife, leading to his death. After the killing, she mutilated the body and reportedly attempted to take her own life, but survived.