A Nigerian lawyer has advised men on what they should do if their partner passes out amid a series of reports about the untimely demise of women in their lovers’ houses.
The legal practitioner in the viral video urges men not to run away, adding that doing so would make them look guilty.
Instead, he outlines a strict three-step protocol: first, rush the woman to the hospital to see if she can be saved or to confirm her status; second, call a lawyer immediately if she is declared dead; and third, report the matter to the police with legal representation.
‘’You must not conclude that they are dead. Some women have medical conditions that make them pass out during and after sexual intercourse. It is called coital syncope or, more precisely, post-coital vasovagal syncope. Medical practitioners will confirm whether they are dead” he said.
He further stated that if doctors confirm that the lady has indeed passed away, the individual must contact a qualified lawyer right away before speaking to anyone else. Finally, he said the matter must be formally reported to the police.
‘’Go and report yourself to the police station immediately. Don’t run away. Go to the police station immediately. Go and make a statement. Once you do that, police officers will commence their own investigation. The fact that a lady died in your house does not mean you are automatically guilty.
“The presumption in law is still in your favour. You are innocent until proven otherwise.
“Once the investigation is commenced, an autopsy will be conducted to determine the real cause of their death.
“Upon the conclusion of the autopsy, your legal liability will be determined as to whether you are guilty of murder or not. If you are very certain that you did not kill them or have any hand in their cause of death, trust me, you will be vindicated,”he said.
He concluded by saying that anyone in such a situation must remember he will be held in prison custody while the police investigate.
