No justifiable reason to kill Ronke, say angry Nigerians

Friends, colleagues and Nigerians have taken to Facebook, to express their shock and outrage over the calamity that befell Lekan and Ronke Shonde. 

Eyi Oludeji said there was no justifiable reason for a man to kill another, let alone his wife.

Adebayo Hameed said the incident was hard for him to believe. He described it as saddening.

Olubis Williams Adenuga, reacting to the incident, said: “

I still find it hard and difficult to believe that this happened to this beautiful family friend! Uncle Lekan! You can't just intentionally kill your wife! You guys loved each other. What went wrong? How, when and where? You don't drink nor smoke. You’re cool headed and a caring father to your children. When did all this start? What went wrong? I can't just believe this nor am I dreaming?  I still believe you didn't kill your lovely wife until I hear from your mouth! Who is going to take care of Tiara your lovely princess and Temi your look-alike son? Ronke Bewaji may your beautiful soul rest in peace!”

Ngozi Uzochukwu said: “What sad news! Shonde is a nice and cool person since I have known him. He’s a loving and caring father. May the gently soul of his wife rest in peace amen.”

Those who commented on Ronke’s Facebook, called her sister, saying they would miss her.

Sheriff Ogunbekun said: “These senseless killings happen to men too. A lawyer that was supposed to know better killed her husband in Ibadan recently.”

Ekundayo Adeniran said he was still stunned over the incident.

He asked: “What could have led this man to slaughter his beloved sweet-heart, leaving their distraught, grief-stricken children wailing over the dead-cold body of her slain body! Imagine the agony and trauma these innocent tots would be plunged into through all the rest of their lives. Simply unimaginable. Now which animal called man could dream it normal to bring this insane agony upon his family? What penalty does he deserve? I wonder. I just wonder.”

Powei Otrofanowei has this to say, “People should learn to control their anger and other destructive emotions. They should seek help, counseling if they need to. Who knows, perhaps his late wife by her actions pushed him to the edge. Some women just don't know when to stop. If a man is quick to anger, shut up or leave the scene for some time. Never, ever hide or tolerate domestic violence. Now look at the mess. I even feel sorry for Lekan.”

Angelic Brown said that no matter how terrible, “your wife can be, if you can’t tolerate her, then move out or divorce her, instead of killing her. Come to think of it, he who has no sin and innocent in a relationship should throw the first stone. I want justice on the innocent soul.”