A Senior Magistrates’ Court in Gwagwalada, within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has sentenced 39-year-old Thiouma Kwawi, a security guard, to four years in prison for assaulting his wife with a cable wire, causing grievous injuries.
Kwawi, found guilty of criminal force, assault, and causing grievous harm, pleaded for leniency during his trial. Despite his pleas, Senior Magistrate Munir Sani handed down a two-year prison sentence for the first charge, with the alternative of paying a ₦200,000 fine. For the second charge, Kwawi received an additional two-year sentence without the option of a fine.
In addition to the prison term, Magistrate Sani ordered Kwawi to pay ₦200,000 in compensation to his wife, Kauna Jedi, for her medical expenses. Furthermore, Kwawi is to be transferred to the Suleja Correctional Centre, where he will be subjected to hard labor.
The prosecution, led by counsel Dabo Yakubu, revealed that the incident occurred on June 1, when 19-year-old Kauna Jedi reported to the Iddo police station. She described how her husband had used a stone and a cable wire to beat her, despite her being pregnant, resulting in severe injuries.
The charges against Kwawi were brought under Sections 267 and 247 of the Penal Code. Section 247 stipulates that anyone who voluntarily causes grievous hurt, except in cases outlined in Section 245, shall be liable to a prison term of up to seven years and a possible fine.
The court's decision highlights the legal system's stance on domestic violence and the severe penalties for those found guilty of such acts.
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