Enugu Woman Arraigned For Falsely Accusing Husband Of Sexually Abusing Their Two Daughters
A 29-year-old woman, Chisom Okonkwo, has been arraigned at an Enugu Magistrate Court for allegedly defaming her husband, Ozioma Okonkwo, and giving false information to the police by claiming he sexually abused their two young daughters. According to a charge sheet filed by the Commissioner of Police, the alleged offences occurred in August 2024 at Adoration Junction, opposite Dan-Legal Hotel, Emene, Enugu State. The police stated that Chisom “defamed the character of one Okonkwo Ozioma by shouting in public that he defiled her two daughters, exposing him to hatred, contempt, and ridicule, and damaging his reputation.” The charges violate Section 323 and are punishable under Section 325 of the Criminal Code, Cap 30, Vol. II, Revised Laws of Enugu State of Nigeria, 2004. Investigations revealed that Ozioma Okonkwo was arrested on October 25, 2025, following Chisom’s allegations that he sexually abused their daughters, aged 2 and 5, amid a marital dispute. However, medical examinations found no evidence of abuse, leading to his release. In a second count, Chisom is accused of giving false information to detectives at the State Intelligence Department (SID), Enugu, on October 27, 2025. The police said she “provided false information that Okonkwo Ozioma defiled their two daughters, which led to his arrest and detention, knowing the claims were false and misleading officers into taking actions they otherwise would not have taken.” This second offence is punishable under Section 154(1)(a) & (b) of the Criminal Code, Cap 30, Vol. II, Revised Laws of Enugu State, 2004. As of the time of reporting, details regarding Chisom’s plea, bail, and upcoming court proceedings have not been made public.