In-laws

The Supreme Court expressed concern over in-laws being involved in criminal cases stemming from marital disputes. The court reviewed a mutual consent divorce decree from September 2023 and noted that the appellant is the paternal aunt of twins born to her brother's marriage.

A woman accuses her husband and in-laws of abducting her daughter. The case involves family members allegedly involved in the abduction.

A woman ended her life after facing dowry harassment from her husband's family, who allegedly demanded 50 grams of gold from her parents shortly after marriage. The police investigation confirmed the harassment claims and led to the arrest of the husband and in-laws.

Nigeria's Police Chief has criticized the high rate of violation of widows' rights in Anambra, noting that some in-laws focus on inheriting property and wives while neglecting the deceased's children. The issue highlights concerns about the treatment of widows and their children in the region.

An IT executive was accused in court of making multiple attempts to kill his estranged wife and family, including poisoning his in-laws. The case highlights alleged premeditated violence within a family context.