* Man lands in police custody
The police in Ogun State have arrested a man for allegedly killing his former wife during a fight in Sango-Ota area of the State.
Reports said the incident happened at about 8:00pm on Friday, November 1, 2024.
The 37-year-old suspect, identified as Muftau Adefalu, and his former wife Yetunde Olayiwole were reported to have had a misunderstanding, which resulted in the fight.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident on Saturday, saying Olayiwole, who slumped during the fight, was confirmed dead at the hospital she was taken to.
Odutola stated that the suspect has since been arrested and detained.
She said: “Yes, 37-year-old Muftau Adefalu and his ex-wife Yetunde Olayiwole have had a misunderstanding which resulted in a fight.
“Olayiwole slumped during the fight and was confirmed dead at the hospital she was taken to.”
Odutola added that an investigation was ongoing to unravel the full details surrounding her death.