My daughter’s life is in danger — Woman cries out

Mrs. Felicia Adewetan, a 70-year-old resident of Ondo State, has expressed fears for her safety amid threats from security operatives regarding her daughter’s alleged involvement in a same-sex relationship.

Speaking to a group of women from her Igbon Okuta community who visited her in solidarity, Mrs. Adewetan detailed her ongoing panic and anxiety as she faces pressure to disclose her daughter’s whereabouts.

Adedoyin, Mrs. Adewetan’s daughter, along with her friend Barakat, was declared wanted by the Lagos State Police after being caught in a sexual relationship. Since then, Mrs. Adewetan claims to have received multiple threatening phone calls, warning her that her life would be in danger if she does not produce her daughter for prosecution.

“I thought the police had moved on since they couldn’t find Adedoyin, but last week, individuals claiming to be security operatives came to my home, accusing me of harbouring her and threatening to arrest me instead,” she said, visibly distressed.

Mrs. Adewetan also recounted previous threats from local youths who had visited her house, expressing their outrage over her daughter’s actions and threatening to burn her home. “I am being persecuted for an offence I knew nothing about,” she lamented.

She further revealed that she has not seen her daughter in over two years, a situation that has severely impacted her health.

“I can no longer sleep peacefully,” she stated, pleading for those who might consider making her a scapegoat for her daughter’s alleged crime to reconsider.

“I was unaware of her alleged offence until it became public.”

Mrs. Adewetan’s situation highlights the broader implications of societal and legal pressures on families associated with individuals accused of offences, as she continues to seek safety and support amidst her ordeal.