Aisha Suleiman, a young woman from Edo State, was recently cleared of all charges after being falsely accused of poisoning her ex-boyfriend and four of his friends.
The accusation, which claimed she had poisoned their pepper soup, led to their deaths in October 2024.
However, an investigation later confirmed that the real cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning from generator fumes, not poisoning.
The ordeal began when a social media user shared Aisha’s photo on X (formerly Twitter), wrongly accusing her of the crime.
Although Aisha wasn’t in the area when the incident took place, she was confronted by an angry mob upon her return.
The community, believing the accusations, tied her up, doused her in petrol, and almost set her on fire. It was only the timely intervention of law enforcement that saved her life.
Aisha was then arrested and charged with the deaths, despite no evidence linking her to the crime.
With the support of human rights activists, a proper investigation was launched, and it was revealed that the deaths were caused by inhaling carbon monoxide from a generator running in an enclosed space.
Speaking after her exoneration in an interview with ITV Radio, Aisha denied cooking pepper soup for anyone, stating that she was in Iyakpi while the deaths occurred in Afashio.
She explained that the situation began when she ended her relationship with her ex-boyfriend and his father prevented her from visiting their home.
In the wake of her exoneration, there are growing calls for legal action against the friend of Aisha’s late boyfriend, who had initially made the false accusation.
Many are now demanding accountability for those responsible for spreading false information that nearly led to a tragic outcome.
This case has raised concerns about mob justice and the critical importance of conducting proper investigations before making serious accusations.
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