Tragedy struck in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State on Sunday evening as a young woman reportedly took her own life after being forced by her father to marry one of his friends.
The heartbreaking incident was made public by renowned counter-insurgency and security analyst Zagazola Makama, who shared details of the case on Monday.
According to Makama, the victim, whose identity has yet to be officially released, ended her life shortly after the forced wedding arrangement was concluded.
“Tragedy struck in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State on Sunday evening, when a young woman reportedly took her own life after being forced by her father to marry one of his friends,” Makama stated
Crediting sources, Makama said the incident occurred at about 6:20 p.m., when the young woman, said to have been under emotional distress, ended her life following pressure from her family to proceed with the arranged marriage.
A local child protection volunteer identified as Bukar Fantami Gubio, also confirmed the incident to Makama and described it as deeply unfortunate and heartbreaking.
He explained that the deceased had previously made it clear she did not want to marry the man chosen by her father, saying she was already in love with someone else of her own choice.
“The emotional pain and pressure she went through as a result of this forced marriage pushed her into taking her own life. It is truly a sad situation that calls for urgent action,” Gubio was quoted as saying.
He called on human rights organisations, law enforcement agencies, and relevant authorities to investigate the incident and take immediate action to ensure justice and prevent similar occurrences.
According to the report, Gubio also appealed to parents and community leaders to respect the rights and choices of young women in marital decisions, stressing that forced marriages remain a major violation of human rights.
“This tragedy is a reminder of the urgent need to protect the rights, freedom, and dignity of young women against all forms of abuse and coercion,” he added.
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