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The women of Anambra State took to the streets in a peaceful demonstration on Thursday to protest the brutal killing of Mrs. Blessing Nwaka, a victim of domestic violence who was burnt to death by her husband. Their protest was not just a display of grief but a bold statement against the escalating violence women face in society in order to demand justice for the victim to ensure that such a heinous crime does not recur. They emphasized that their actions were meant to send a strong message to men in the state that violence against women would no longer be tolerated. The protest saw women from all 179 communities in Anambra State coming together in solidarity. They converged at the Women Development Centre in Awka, where they marched to the office of the Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs. Ify Obinabo. Singing songs of lamentation and protest, the women expressed their collective anger and sadness over the incident. The march included representatives from various women’s as...