Operatives of the Ogun State police have arrested a man for allegedly killing his ex-wife during a fight in the Sango-Ota area of the state.
The incident occurred about 8:00 pm on Friday.
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 Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident on Saturday.
He said 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: “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 stated that an investigation was ongoing to unravel the full details surrounding her death. [Daily Post]
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