Rasheed Shanko’s Estranged Wife Regains Custody of Children After Tragic Loss

There were tears of joy on Thursday as Adeyemi Kafayat, the estranged wife of Fuji star Rasheed Shanko, finally reunited with her two children following a bitter custody battle and the tragic death of her first son.

The emotional breakthrough comes weeks after Kafayat went public with a harrowing tale of grief and accusations. In a viral interview on Biola Bayo’s Talk to B, she alleged that the singer had accused her of being responsible for their son’s death before whisking their remaining children away to an unknown location.

For eight agonizing days, the mother of three had no idea where her children were being kept. The situation sparked a massive outcry on social media, with many calling for justice and the protection of the grieving mother’s rights.

Popular actress and host Biola Bayo, who championed the cause, took to Instagram to share the good news. Posting photos of a radiant Kafayat finally holding her children, the actress thanked the public and the authorities for their swift intervention.

“VICTORY AT LAST!!!” Biola wrote. “Shanko’s wife has finally taken custody of her 2 children after the loss of her first child. All thanks to everyone who made this happen… Special thanks to the Lagos State Government.”

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) played a pivotal role in ensuring the children were returned to their mother. The agency’s involvement underscores the state’s zero-tolerance policy for child abduction and domestic intimidation.

Gistlife notes that this story has touched a nerve across Nigeria. Losing a child is a pain no mother should ever endure, let alone facing accusations and the “theft” of her surviving kids during a period of mourning. While the family heals, this victory serves as a reminder that the law—and the court of public opinion—is increasingly siding with justice for mothers.