A female judge was seriously injured on Tuesday after being shot by her former husband inside a courthouse in Istanbul, an attack that has reignited debate about the safety of women even within judicial institutions in Turkey.

The shooting occurred around 1:00 pm local time inside a courtroom at the Istanbul Regional Court of Appeals on the Asian side of the city.

Turkish media reported that the assailant opened fire during court proceedings, causing panic among staff, lawyers and members of the public present at the time.

As reported by Euronews, the victim was identified by local newspaper Sözcü as Judge Aslı Kahraman, who sustained a gunshot wound to the groin and suffered severe injuries. Reports said the suspect, Muhammet Çağatay Kılıçaslan, a public prosecutor and her former partner, attempted to fire a second shot but was stopped before he could do so.

A man serving tea inside the courtroom intervened and restrained the attacker. Authorities later confirmed that the individual was a prisoner on day release who had been assigned to work at the courthouse.

His action prevented further harm, according to police sources. Judge Kahraman received first aid at the scene before she was rushed to hospital for treatment. Officials later said her condition was stable following medical care.

Kılıçaslan was arrested at the courthouse shortly after the shooting and was expected to face legal proceedings. Security agencies sealed off parts of the court complex as investigators gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses.

The incident drew swift condemnation from women’s rights organisations, particularly the We Will Stop Femicides platform.

In a statement: “A female judge was shot with a firearm by her former husband, a prosecutor, in full view of everyone at the Istanbul Kartal Anatolian Courthouse, the very place where perpetrators should be punished.”

The group added, “Women can be shot with firearms even inside courthouses.”

Advocacy groups linked the attack to a broader pattern of violence against women in Turkey. They argue that such incidents have increased since the country withdrew from the Istanbul Convention in 2021.

The convention obliges signatory states to adopt legal and institutional measures to prevent and prosecute gender based violence.

Turkey does not publish official data on femicides. Figures compiled by We Will Stop Femicides show that in 2025, 294 women were killed by men, while 297 others died under suspicious circumstances.

The group reported that more than a third of those killed were murdered by their husbands, and firearms were used in over half of the cases.

🇹🇷 A judge was shot at an Istanbul courthouse by her public prosecutor ex-husband, who was prevented from firing a second shot by a day-release prisoner serving tea, Turkish media have reported.
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— AFP News Agency (@AFP) January 13, 2026

A fresh controversy has emerged within Lagos transport union circles after ex-NURTW strongman Ganiyu Oyedepo, popularly known as Koko Zaria, accused his former boss, Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, of being romantically involved with his wives and girlfriends.

The allegation was contained in a viral video circulating across social media, In the video, Koko Zaria described what he called years of hurt, betrayal, and silence.

According to him, his former close ally and leader allegedly abused his trust repeatedly.

He said: “My former boss, who is completely useless, engaged in relationships with all my girlfriends, including my housewives, and yet some individuals still expect me to treat him with respect.”

He claimed he was constantly attacked online by critics who saw him as disloyal, not knowing the level of humiliation he allegedly endured behind closed doors.

He added: “I’ve been the subject of numerous online attàcks, with some people labeling me as disloyal and ungrateful, but I’ve opted to pray for them, wishing that they’ll experience the same pain my former boss inflicted on me.”

The tension between the two personalities did not begin overnight.

Koko Zaria, once seen as one of MC Oluomo’s most loyal lieutenants, reportedly aligned with Mustapha, Oluomo’s successor as the chairman of the Lagos NURTW.

That defection is believed to have escalated internal battles within the transport union landscape.

In the video, Koko doubled down on his claims, hinting that he has more to say: “He took everything good from me and didn’t want me to make progress, but I chose to remain silent.

I possess many secrets about my former boss that I’m keeping to myself for the time being His associates continue to come after me, but I’m certain they won’t appreciate what I’ll reveal next.”

Watch the video here:

Kokozaria VS MC Oluomo

My former boss, who is completely usele$$, engaged in relationships with all my girlfriends, including my housewives, and yet some individuals still expect me to treat him with respect.

I’ve been the subject of numerous online attàcks , with some people… pic.twitter.com/T24i5ZWFao

— GoldMyneTV (@GoldmyneTV) January 13, 2026

A prince identified by the Oracle (Ifa) as the most suitable successor to the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has emerged following the screening of 95 nominees by the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.

The development was disclosed on Monday after the conclusion of the nomination exercise held at the Bisirodipe Hall, GRA, Ijebu-Ode, by the Olori-Ebi of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi.

Owoyemi said the ruling house was confident that the kingmakers and the Ogun State Government would eventually select a candidate who reflects the aspirations of the family, the will of the ancestors, and the divine guidance revealed through Ifa. He, however, declined to disclose the identity of the prince favoured by the oracle.

Among the nominees screened are Princess Oluwakemi Adetokunboh; Prince Adebisi Kadiri, a retired Lagos State Permanent Secretary; Prince Abdul-Fatai Arowolo of Aeron Construction; Prince Olumuyiwa Adeyemi; Prince Okeowo Obafemi; and Prince Adegbenga Bakare, among others.

Owoyemi, who is also the Otunba Jadiara of Ijebuland and a former President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), explained that extensive traditional consultations were conducted before the ruling house resolved to back one of the nominees.

The full list of the 95 nominees was jointly endorsed by Otunba Owoyemi; his deputy, Prince Adedokun Ajidagba; Vice Chairman, Professor Fassy Yusuf; and Secretary of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Pastor Bolarinde Salami. Officials of the Ijebu-Ode Local Government, led by the Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Adebanjo Oke, witnessed the exercise.

Describing the process as peaceful and transparent, Owoyemi said the exercise marked a collective victory for the Fusengbuwa Ruling House. He added that a new Awujale is expected to emerge within one month, noting that all contenders have signed undertakings not to challenge the final selection in court.

Lagos Reporters will continue to follow developments surrounding the emergence of the next Awujale of Ijebuland.