The Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Dr. Babajide Martins, has warned that husbands who force their wives to engage in sexual intercourse after consent has been withdrawn could face life imprisonment.

The warning was contained in a report shared by TVC News, highlighting the legal consequences of forcing a spouse to have sex against her will.

According to the report, marriage does not automatically imply consent to sexual intercourse. Where a wife withdraws her consent and her husband proceeds to force sexual intercourse, the act may amount to rape under the law.

The development has renewed calls for greater awareness of marital rights and the need for couples to respect consent within marriage.