Monday, October 20, 2025 - Tragedy struck in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State as a young woman reportedly took her life after being forced by her father to marry one of his friends.
According to security analyst
Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred at about 6:20 p.m. on Sunday, October
19, 2025 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 Bukar Fantami Gubio, confirmed the incident and described it as
deeply unfortunate and heartbreaking.
He said the deceased had
earlier expressed her unwillingness to marry the man chosen by her father,
explaining that she was in love with another person of her 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 said.
He called on human rights
organizations, law enforcement agencies, and relevant authorities to
investigate the incident and take immediate action to ensure justice and
prevent similar occurrences.
Gubio also appealed to
parents and community leaders to respect the rights and choices of young women
in marriage 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.
The police and government of
Borno state were yet to officially comment on the incident as of the time of
filing this report.
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