Widow says Air Force abandoned family after husband’s death
Grace Joseph, widow of late commercial bus driver Joseph Okpe, has accused the Nigerian Air Force of neglecting her and her three children after her husband’s alleged death at the hands of Air Force officers. She said the military visited her family once, offered condolences, and promised support, but has not contacted her since. Grace Joseph revealed she received N200,000 during the condolence visit, but no further help. She is appealing to the government for support with her children’s welfare and education.
What happened
- Grace Joseph claims her husband died after being assaulted by Nigerian Air Force officers following a minor traffic incident.
- The Nigerian Air Force confirmed the incident, stating that all officers involved have been detained and the case is under investigation.
- Grace Joseph says the Air Force visited once, gave her N200,000 for the children, but has not reached out again.
- She describes the hardship faced since losing her husband, who was the family’s breadwinner.
- The widow is urging the government to help with her children’s education and general welfare.
