A pregnant woman was allegedly assaulted by her husband in Ichi, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, in a disturbing case of domestic violence. The victim, an indigene of Ebonyi State, recounted the incident in a video interview shared online on Saturday, June 20, 2026, by media personality Onyebuchi Ifeanyi Mbachu.
Dispute Over Food Money
According to the victim, identified as Mrs. Francis, the altercation began earlier that day when she asked her husband for money to prepare food for the family. She stated that she had already used the profits from her shop to purchase vegetables and needed only her husband's financial contribution to complete the meal. Mr. Francis reportedly claimed he made no money that day and subsequently took their children home.
Escalation at the Shop
The situation escalated later that evening when Mr. Francis returned to his wife’s shop around 8:00 PM, demanding she close early and return home. She declined, explaining that the late evening was her peak sales period. The victim eventually closed her shop and returned home at 9:30 PM.
Brutal Assault
After putting her children to bed and retiring for the night, Mrs. Francis was severely assaulted by her husband. The violent attack left the pregnant woman with severe injuries, requiring urgent medical attention and hospitalization. It was gathered that Peter fled the community after the assault.
Community Reaction
The video of the interview has sparked outrage online, with many calling for justice for the victim. The case highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence in Nigeria, where many women suffer in silence.
