Aisha Suleiman,pepper soup girl, who was falsely accused of poisoning five people with pepper soup, has spoken out after investigations revealed that the victims actually died from inhaling generator fumes.
In October 2024, Aisha was nearly mobbed when a social media user on X (formerly Twitter) shared her photo, accusing her of poisoning her boyfriend and four of his friends. Despite not being in the area when the incident occurred, Aisha was confronted upon her return, publicly disgraced, and tied up by enraged community members, who soaked her with petrol and were ready to set her ablaze.
Authorities intervened just in time to save her life.
Following this, She was arrested and charged in court. However, human rights activists stepped into the case, leading to a proper investigation.
The investigation has finally revealed the true cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning from generator fumes.
Speaking in an interview with ITV Radio after her vindication, which was shared on Friday, 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 stopped her from visiting their home.
While the deaths happened in Afashio, Aisha said she was in Iyakpi on the day of the tragic event.
Currently, many are calling for legal action against the friend of Aisha’s late boyfriend, who raised the alarm.