Operatives of the Ogun State police have arrested a man for allegedly killing his ex-wife during a fight in Sango-Ota area of the state.
The 37-year-old suspect, identified as Muftau Adefalu, and his ex-wife Yetunde Olayiwole were reported to have had a misunderstanding which resulted in the fight.
The spokesperson for the Command, Omolola Odutola, told newsmen on Saturday evening that the incident occurred at about 8pm on Friday, November 1, 2024, saying Olayiwole, who slumped during the fight, was confirmed dead at the hospital she was taken to.
Odutola stated that the suspect had since been arrested and detained.
She said: “The man had a misunderstanding with his ex-wife, which resulted in a fight. She slumped during the scuffle and was immediately taken to a hospital for medical attention.
“She was later confirmed dead by a doctor on duty. The corpse has been deposited at the Ifo General Hospital morgue for autopsy. The suspect has been arrested and detained.”
Odutola added that an investigation was ongoing to unravel the full details surrounding her death.
