Man reportedly arrested after newlywed wife dies weeks into marriage

A young Nigerian man has reportedly been arrested after his newlywed wife tragically died just weeks into their marriage.

The story was shared on Facebook by Olumide Abimbola and has sparked widespread discussion online.

According to the post, the couple had been in a long-distance relationship before marriage.

The bride was reportedly firm on her belief in no sex before marriage and insisted on living separately in Lagos rather than cohabiting before the wedding.

Her fiancé worked hard to provide her with her own apartment, and she moved in after securing a well-paying job. Despite the distance, they maintained regular communication and met on weekends.

After their marriage, the couple reportedly faced difficulties in their sexual relationship.

The husband struggled to meet his wife’s sexual expectations despite reading books and watching videos on marital intimacy. Over time, this created tension in their marriage.

One evening, after returning home late from work, the wife reportedly slipped while trying to prevent her husband from taking her phone.