Glory Uwak died under mysterious and disturbing circumstances just hours after a close friend visited her. Though many initially assumed a natural cause, disturbing stories of domestic violence at the hands of her husband, Leo Ubby Uwak, soon began to surface—shared by friends, neighbours, and even family members.
With mounting evidence and testimonies, Glory’s allies rallied to pursue justice. A lawyer advised her family to file a police petition, and with the support of friends and colleagues, the complaint was submitted. Her husband was arrested, and an autopsy—paid for by supporters—was conducted. The findings were devastating: a cracked skull, internal bleeding, and signs of trauma inconsistent with a natural death.
Despite the glaring evidence, the pursuit of justice was marred by resistance. Sources revealed that attempts were made by Ubong’s family to bribe their way out. When efforts to suppress the case at the local police level in Ikot Akpan Abia were exposed, the matter was escalated to police headquarters in Abuja. The case was later forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), but that would be the last significant move before it all began to unravel.
Shockingly, Glory’s family—the same people who initiated the petition—withdrew from the case. Her father wrote to the police, claiming his son-in-law was innocent and that he did not believe the autopsy findings. They turned against the very people fighting on their behalf. This betrayal broke the spirits of many who had stood beside Glory’s memory.
Left without family backing and facing systemic resistance, the group of friends quietly pulled out, leaving the suspect in the hands of a justice system that soon caved. Ubong was released. Not long after walking free, he was seen actively seeking a new wife online—barely weeks after his late wife’s burial and without ever being cleared by a court of law.
Even more disturbing was the role of the church. Despite public outrage and the drama surrounding the initial wedding, another church was quick to sanctify what many see as a dangerous union. It raises pressing questions about the moral responsibility of religious institutions in matters of domestic violence and justice.
Glory’s story is a brutal reminder of what happens when a system fails and when silence wins. If you’re in an abusive relationship and staying to protect public perception, let this story be a warning. Glory stayed. She died. And the world has already moved on.
