In a poignant social media post, Shehu Sani, former Nigerian senator and renowned human rights advocate, recently shed light on a disturbing trend in domestic violence. Sani, known for his active engagement on social issues, tweeted about the increasing use of kitchen knives in domestic conflicts, particularly among married couples. His commentary was spurred by a tragic incident in Jos, where a woman allegedly used a kitchen knife to harm her husband during a heated dispute.
Sani's tweet reads: "Kitchen Knife has become a dangerous weapon often used by married couples in moments of anger and domestic conflict. The tragic story of a woman from Jos who used the Kitchen knife against her husband is pathetic. No matter the anger or provocation, avoid Kitchen knife."
This observation by Sani empasizes a broader issue of domestic violence in Nigeria, where household items, particularly kitchen knives, are increasingly being used as weapons during family disputes. The mention of the incident in Jos serves as a stark reminder of the lethal potential of these commonplace objects when emotions run high.
Domestic violence remains a critical concern in Nigeria, with numerous reports highlighting the severe consequences of such conflicts. The use of kitchen knives, a tool readily available in most households, adds a deadly dimension to these confrontations. Sani's call for restraint and the avoidance of such weapons in moments of anger is a plea for calm and rationality amidst escalating tensions in homes.