A
mammoth crowd made up of Market women, children, students, religious leaders,
friends, family members, activists and the media gathered at the 8 Araronmi Street,
Oshodi yesterday (Thursday June 2nd 2016) for the wake keep of Late Mrs.
Roseline Sougie whose throat was allegedly slit by the husband Mr. Jafaru
Sougie on Friday May 27th 2016.
The
wake keep started with praise and worship, bible reading, word of exhortation,
officiated by seven(7) Pastors, then a short biography of the murdered mother
of four(4) born on 7th November 1970 had her primary and secondary schools at
Ugbekpe Ekperi in Edo State. She started her own business and became very
successful until her death.
The
Elder brother of the murdered mother of five, Mr. Abraham Shaibu who attested
to life and times of her younger sister late Roseline Sougie said she was the
mother for eight of her younger ones and her five children, she was very religious
and dedicated to her family even after several attempt on her life by her
husband who eventually killed her, she did not contemplate separation from her
husband, she firmly believes the late sister will get justice.
Four
of the children except Collins the first child who was still on campus were all
present at the wake keep. Richmond the second son said "seven days without
my mum has been like seven days without food or water, unconsciously I call
mummy but realizing later that mummy has died, leaves me almost completely
lifeless, mummy all of us will miss you because you were the only one taking
care of us and love us so much... sleep on at the bosom of the Lord.
The
President of Women Arise, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin who was shown round the house and
bed where late Roseline Sougie was killed with the blood but dried on the whole
bed sheet, with part of the mattress burnt, still heartbroken express her
heartfelt condolence, told the whole gathering that anyone experiencing
domestic violence should call the numbers she gave, can also take a peace break
and that the murdered mother of five that was killed in cold blood will get
justice. she advised that the children left behind the siblings, well wishers
and Women Arise must ensure they get the best education and well taken care of
too.
Finally,
Not yet good night Roseline Sougie, until the person that killed her in cold
blood is brought to book to serve as deterrence.
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