Man accused of killing his pregnant wife refutes claim; says rumour monger will face litigation

The husband of a woman who died while pregnant leaving behind three kids, has responded to the news reports making the rounds that he beat his wife to death.

Yemisi Ogunbi died on January 28, 2020. After her death, multiple reports claimed she had been bullied and beaten by her husband till the ill-fated incident happened. There was also a screenshot of messages making the rounds where someone claiming to be a family member of the deceased claimed Yemisi’s husband was responsible for her death.

But Yemisi’s husband, Lukman Ogunbi, has now spoken out to debunk the claim. He tagged the report that he killed his wife as “mischievous” and revealed that his wife died after suffering complications arising from childbirth.

The husband of the deceased has said he will not stop at fishing out the rumour monger but will also make her face the wrath of the law.

According to Mr Ogunbi, after due diligence from the Ogunbis, “the suspected mastermind (name withheld) has been fingered and would surely face the music by God’s grace. Although she has had to deny ever doing that, there are facts and evidence there to prove that she did so out of mischief.

In a piece titled “Tribute” by the husband of the deceased, and made available to newsmen, Ogunbi said: “I received with shock the rumour making the rounds, accusing me of being responsible for the demise of my late wife.

“Olayemisi Ifelowo Ogunbi was a lady of vigour, inspiration, dedication, love, character and moved around full of excitements. She enjoyed love of all especially family and husband till her demise. Though short, she lived an enviable life that afforded her marriage, three kids. She was a dedicated Christian (even though I as her husband practise Islam), a giver and enjoyed life till her demise.

“My wife was a graduate of Computer Science and Statistics from Olabisi Onabanjo University. She was creative and opened to knowledge. A young Nigerian that explored and earned living in the creative industry. She was an established make-up artist and graphic designer whose clientele included elites around the country.

“She was birthed to Ifelowo family and wedded to me. Both families are natives of Ogun State and members have impeccable personalities. Prior to our marriage and after her demise now, both families have continued a cordial alliance that has spanned fifty (50) years. Independently, either family could afford choice health service for her. My wife enjoyed love of both families, till her demise.”

In a bid to debunk the claim that he was responsible for his wife’s death, the husband of the deceased narrated the events leading to his wife’s death.

He said: “My wife visited LUTH on January 13, 2020 to complain of frequent contractions and was observed for seventy-two (72) hours. She gave birth by self to a son that’s hale and hearty, on January 18, 2020. However, there were delivery complications relating to loss of blood, blood pressure instability and sepsis.

“Both families were not willing to lose a jewel and had to commit hundreds of thousands of naira to admit Olayemisi to LUTH intensive care unit, on January 16, 2020. We were committed to her treatment and she enjoyed care and love at LUTH ICU. Only if money, care and prayers could stop death, Olayemisi would be alive today. The team of doctors could only delay the death from birth complications that took at least eleven (11) pints of blood but we lost Olayemisi January 28, 2020. Her story is an unending one as she would be remembered for several years. We love her but the Almighty God loves her more.”

Yemisi was buried at Atan cemetery, Yaba, on Saturday, February 1. Her family and friends witnessed as she was laid to rest, according to her faith – Christianity. Both families have continued to mourn her painful exit. She is survived by her husband and three children.

Ogunbi reiterated that the mischief-maker will have a litigation instituted against her soon. He also stressed that the two bereaved families deserve comforting prayers, care and support to live on the legacy of his late wife.