The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old businessman, Wole, for allegedly killing his wife, Rafiat Okewole, by slamming her head against the wall during an argument over upkeep money.
It was gathered that, the suspect and his 30-year-old wife were living separately on Odelusi Street, in the ljoko area of Ota, Ogun State.
It was gathered that the woman lost her life during a disagreement that ensued when she visited her husband in the Gas Line area of ljoko on Sunday, August 6, 2023, to collect money for her children’s upkeep.
The deceased was said to have been having a running battle with her husband over his alleged failure to cater for her children.
Efforts made by neighbours to save Okewole’s life after the incident failed as she was confirmed dead in the hospital where she was rushed to for medical attention.
It was further learnt that her 41-year-old husband was arrested after the case was reported at a police station by one of the deceased’s siblings.
One of the deceased’s brothers, Akinola Shittu, in an interview with the publication, said he was devastated by the news of his sister’s death.
“My elder brother called me on Sunday evening to inform me that Rafiat died.
I asked what happened and he told me that it was reported to him that Wole smashed her head against the wall of his house when she went to ask for money for the upkeep of their kids,” he explained.
“This happened at Wole’s Gas Line, ljoko residence on Sunday around 3pm.
Immediately, I rushed to the house and saw that neighbours had already gathered and my sister was taken to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead. I am devastated.
I later learnt that one of my brothers who lives nearby reported the case at Sango Police Station which led to Wole’s arrest.”
The deceased’s sister, Basirat Liasu, said that the incident happened in the presence of Okewole’s daughter who accompanied her to Wole’s house.