Following the shocking death of Lieutenant Samson Haruna, a Nigerian Army officer allegedly set ablaze by his wife during a domestic dispute in Akwa Ibom, another comment surfaced asking, “What did he do? How did he provoke her?” This kind of question subtly shifts blame to the victim, suggesting that his actions might have justified the violence against him. It reflects a dangerous mindset that seeks reasons to excuse cruelty instead of condemning it. No form of provocation warrants being set on fire. Domestic violence, whether by a man or woman, is never acceptable and should never be rationalized.
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