The First Lady of Ekiti State, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, has pledged to ensure justice for Mrs. Modupe Alasin, a housewife reportedly murdered by her husband following a domestic altercation in Efon Alaaye.

The incident, which took place in late August, saw Alasin allegedly beaten mercilessly by her husband over tardiness to the farm. Shortly after, he reportedly sent her to fetch water from a nearby stream, where she collapsed and died.

The Ekiti Police Command confirmed the arrest of the husband. In a statement shared on X on Wednesday, the First Lady expressed deep sadness over Alasin’s death.

She described the act as a painful reminder of the urgent need to eradicate gender-based violence in society. 

"No woman's life should be cut short by violence," Oyebanji stated. 

She directed the Ekiti State GBV Management Committee to intensify preventive measures, enhance survivor support services, and expand awareness campaigns across communities. 

The First Lady also called on the Ekiti State Police to ensure swift, impartial justice—affirming that violence will not be tolerated in the state. 

“To every woman or girl feeling unsafe: your voice matters, and help is available. Let us all speak up, report abuse, and stand united to end this menace,” she urged.