A certain man has bagged 39 years imprisonment for the attempted murder of his wife while she was pregnant.
This was reported by a Twitter user who claimed to be the victim’s cousin.
The man reportedly shot his wife in her sleep when she was eight months pregnant. The bullet hit her chest and left her paralyzed.
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However, the unfortunate incident happened eight years ago.
According to the source, the convict tried to kill his wife because he did not want a baby.
Subsequently, a court found him guilty of attempted murder and jailed him for 39 years.
The Twitter user said the woman eventually gave birth to a baby boy, adding that both mother and child were alive. She, however, remained paralyzed.
The Twitter user said:
“About 8 years ago, my cousin’s husband shot her in her sleep whiles she was 8 months pregnant, leaving her paralyzed from chest down. The shot was targeted at her chest, definitely wanted to kill her, because he didn’t want a child. Today, he’s been found guilty and wow.
“He’s been sentenced to 39 years imprisonment 🙏🏾Oh yes, Apart from the walking, she is very fine, Works and all. Even owns a salon now.”