A 28-year-old widow, identified as Tosin, is at the centre of a viral case involving alleged threats, intimidation and attempts to dispossess her of her late husband’s property, just eight days after his death.
Activist Harrison Gwamnishu shared the case on X on Tuesday, prompting the Lagos State Government to confirm that the alleged perpetrator had been arrested.
A video posted by Gwamnishu shows a man identified as Tosin’s father-in-law padlocking the property’s gate, apparently locking the widow outside.
Gwamnishu wrote, “Standing with young widow TOSIN. This man here is Tosin’s father-in-law. See him padlocking the gate, locking Tosin outside.
“He has his own house. They are after properties and forgetting there are two children left behind. Tosin is now being threatened for going public.”
He said a petition would be submitted to the Lagos State Police Command while awaiting action from the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency.
“Our demand is simple: In-laws move to your house and allow Tosin to mourn her late husband,” he stated.
Gwamnishu earlier alleged that Tosin’s husband died on July 20, 2026, after which his family moved into his home at No. 8 Jumofak, Igbo Oluwo Estate, Koya Adeniran, Ikorodu.
He claimed her father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law and his wife ordered Tosin to move her belongings and those of her two sons into one room. He also alleged that some of the deceased’s belongings had been shared, while his car was being prepared for sale.
“This grieving widow is now living in fear for herself and her two children,” Gwamnishu said.
“She is appealing to the Lagos State Government, especially the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, to urgently intervene and protect her and her children from intimidation, unlawful dispossession and any further actions that may deprive her children of their late father’s inheritance.
“No widow should have to fight for dignity, shelter and justice just days after losing her husband.”
The agency said it contacted Tosin after learning of the report. She alleged threats to her life, physical assault and intimidation and said the matter was reported to Owutu Police Division.
“The Agency successfully established contact with the survivor, who alleged that she had been subjected to threats to her life, physical assault, and intimidation following the recent death of her husband.
“She further informed the Agency that the matter had already been reported to the Owutu Police Division.
“As part of its intervention, the Agency commenced engagement with the investigating police officers handling the case.
“Preliminary feedback from the Police confirms that the alleged perpetrator has been arrested and is currently in custody, while investigations continue,” the statement read.
