Imo Woman Banished for Allegedly Selling Sister-in-Law's Son for N800,000
A woman has been banished from Umekpu village in Ogbaku, located within the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, following serious accusations that she sold her sister-in-law's son for the sum of N800,000. The village leadership acted swiftly upon discovering the matter, declaring her persona non grata and enforcing her immediate expulsion from the community.
Village Leadership Takes Decisive Action
According to sources familiar with the incident, the decision to banish the woman was made by the village authorities after the allegations came to light. In a video that emerged on Thursday, the woman is seen being escorted out of the community by a large crowd of villagers. The footage captures the villagers singing derogatory songs and taunting her as she is forced to leave, highlighting the community's strong condemnation of her alleged actions.
Community Leader Explains the Banishment
Speaking in the video, one of the community leaders explicitly stated the reason behind the harsh punishment. "We are banishing her from our community, Umekpu Village, Ogbaku, in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State," the man declared. "She sold her sister-in-law’s son, that is the son of her brother’s wife, for N800,000 and for that reason, we have to banish her." This statement underscores the gravity of the accusation, which involves child trafficking within a family context, leading to severe traditional justice measures.
Video Evidence and Public Reaction
The video, which has circulated online, provides visual evidence of the banishment, showing the emotional and communal response to the crime. It depicts the woman being paraded through the village as residents express their outrage, reinforcing the community's stance against such illicit activities. This incident raises concerns about child safety and the role of traditional justice systems in addressing serious crimes in rural areas, particularly in regions like Imo State where such practices are still upheld.
