A fresh wave of mob violence broke out at Phase 4, Jikwoyi, Abuja, on 15 November 2025, after relatives of the late Aisha Bello Mohammed stormed the residence of a man identified as Mr. Patrick, demanding that a widow accused of being involved in a same-sex relationship with the deceased be surrendered to them.
According to information gathered by this publication, the widow – whose identity is being withheld for her safety – has been in hiding with her two young children since 2023 attack in Kubwa that led to Aisha Mohammed’s death. She had reportedly taken temporary refuge in Mr. Patrick’s home in 2023 when both the police and the deceased’s family began searching for her.
Eyewitnesses told reporters that members of the Mohammed family arrived at the residence in the early hours of the morning, shouting that they “could no longer bear the loss of their daughter while her accomplice is still alive.” They allegedly demanded that the widow be produced to face what they described as a death-penalty form of justice.
Sources also informed this publication that some members of the widow’s late husband’s extended family have renewed earlier demands for cultural “cleansing,” including forced genital mutilation, insisting that traditional punishment must be carried out.
The situation escalated quickly. Witnesses reported that the group vandalized property in and around Mr. Patrick’s apartment, smashing windows and destroying household items while attempting to force entry. Neighbors said the mob accused the widow of being responsible for Aisha Bello Mohammed’s death during the 2023 incident, which followed rumors of a same-sex relationship – an allegation considered criminal under Nigeria’s Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act.
Police were called as the violence intensified. By the time officers arrived, Mr. Patrick and his family had already fled the property out of fear for their safety. Law-enforcement officials later confirmed significant property damage and acknowledged that relatives of the deceased continued to demand the widow’s arrest and handover.
Human-rights observers consulted by this publication said the renewed unrest underscores the ongoing dangers faced by individuals accused of same-sex relationships in Nigeria, where even unverified suspicions can trigger mob attacks, family retaliation, and forced cultural “cleansing.”
As of press time, the widow and her two children remain in an undisclosed location. Community sources warn that without urgent state intervention, they remain at high risk of further violence or possible death.
