Follow Up: Teenager Falsely Accused of Poisoning Boyfriend, 4 Others With Pepper Soup Declared Innocent

Israel Adeleke 

OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that a teenager identified as Aisha Suleiman, who was falsely accused of poisoning her boyfriend and four of his friends with pepper soup, has spoken out after investigations revealed that the victims actually died from inhaling generator fumes.

OTN News recalls that in October 2024, Aisha was nearly killed when a social media user on X (formerly Twitter) shared her photo, accusing her of poisoning her boyfriend and four of his friends, because her boyfriend broke up with her.

Despite not being in the area when the incident occurred, she was confronted upon her return, publicly humiliated, and tied up by enraged community members, who doused her with petrol and were ready to set her ablaze.

However, authorities intervened just in time to save her life and she was subsequently arrested and charged in court. 

OTN News further recalls that this incident has become a topic which Netizens, skit makers, stand up comedian and Nigerians used as joke.

However, human rights activists got involved, leading to a proper investigation that revealed the true cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning from generator fumes.

Speaking in an interview with ITV Radio after her exoneration, which was shared earlier this week, Aisha Suleiman denied ever cooking pepper soup for anyone. 

She explained that tensions arose after she ended her relationship with her late boyfriend, and his father barred her from visiting their home.

Aisha further explained that on the day of the tragic incident, she was in Iyakpi, while the deaths occurred in Afashio.

However, many are now calling for legal action against the friend of Aisha’s late boyfriend, who raised the alarm.