An Akure, Ondo State-based woman, Adeyemi Aderonke Rosemary, has raised the alarm over alleged threats to her life by some members of her family, years after the death of her parents in a dispute over their properties.
Rosemary, in a statement, alleged that the family dispute over her parents’ land and farm preceded their deaths on November 8, 2011.
She said that on July 16, 2011, her father’s uncle and other family members allegedly threatened her parents, Mr Adeyemi Fatoba and Mrs Adeyemi Idowu, over the properties, leaving them fearful for their safety.
According to her, she suspected that her parents might have died from poisoning, although she did not provide evidence to substantiate the allegation.
Rosemary further alleged that some of the same family members had continued to threaten her through hostile messages, telephone calls and verbal attacks.
She said the threats had left her afraid for her safety and unable to respond to the messages and calls.
“I fear deeply for my safety,” she said, explaining that her decision to speak publicly was aimed at drawing attention to her plight and warning others facing similar family disputes.
Rosemary urged people experiencing disputes over family properties to take steps to protect themselves and their loved ones.
She did not name the family members allegedly responsible for the threats or provide details of any formal complaint lodged with the police over the alleged threats and the deaths of her parents for safety concerns.
