A shocking incident has occurred in the Yimi community, located in the Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT, where a woman, Mrs. Gladys Mani, reportedly struck her husband on the head with a stone before fleeing their home, leaving their two-month-old baby behind.
The attack allegedly stemmed from accusations of infidelity.
Mr. Mani Isaiah, the 64-year-old husband, shared the details of the event with Abuja Metro at the community health center on Wednesday.
He explained that the attack followed repeated allegations from his wife accusing him of having extramarital affairs whenever he returned home.
“It’s not the first time she has accused me of being unfaithful. At my age, why would I do such a thing? I remember a time when she even threatened to abort our baby, but I stopped her,” he said.
A retired police officer, Mr. Isaiah expressed his frustration, saying his wife’s unfounded accusations had caused ongoing tension in their marriage.
After the violent confrontation, he found himself not only physically injured but also facing the heartbreak of his wife’s sudden disappearance, leaving their infant child behind.
Isaiah, who is originally from Zuru in Kebbi State, revealed that he has no relatives in the area to help care for the baby.
As a result, he reported the incident to the district head of Yimi community, seeking assistance in finding a temporary guardian for the child.
“I’ve reported the matter to the district head, and he is trying to help me find a solution. Since I have no family members around here, I may have to take my baby to an orphanage if she doesn’t return,” he said.
A local resident, Samaila Yakubu, confirmed that the district head had also informed the police, hoping they could assist in locating Mrs. Mani.
When contacted for comment, SP Adeh Josephine, the spokesperson for the FCT police command, could not be reached regarding the incident.
