Enugu community reverses banishment of violence survivor
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The leadership of Azunkwo Ndeagbor community in Enugu State, Nigeria, lifted its banishment order against a 34-year-old mother of six who experienced domestic violence, gang rape, and a mob attack.
The decision followed advocacy from the Women’s Aid Collective (WACOL), which had been monitoring the case and seeking justice for the survivor. Previously, community leaders, including the traditional ruler and President-General, ordered the woman and her family to leave after she reported the crimes to police.
WACOL reports that the community has now formally rescinded the banishment in writing and returned the survivor’s possessions, such as her phone and a water tank. The Enugu State Police Command responded to the incident by arresting and bringing six suspects to court. WACOL is also acting as amicus curiae, a friend of the court, to support the survivor and her children legally.
Through mediation, the survivor and her husband, who allegedly started the assault, reached an agreement to live together peacefully. WACOL continues to advocate for the arrest of the remaining 18 people believed to be involved in the attack, for a total of 24 facing legal consequences.
