The police in Ogun State have arrested a 65-year-old man, Olalekan Ogunjobi, over the demise of a married woman who paid him an overnight visit in his apartment.
Reports indicated that the deceased, identified as Serifatu Disu, had left her husband’s house to visit Ogunjobi at his apartment in Fatima Castle, Konigba, located in the Ago-Iwoye area of the state.
The Ogun State Police Command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said the 60-year-old woman complained of chest pain around 12:40 a.m. on Wednesday and collapsed shortly after stepping out of the room.
Ogunjobi reportedly administered first aid on Disu but she soon lost consciousness and passed away shortly after, according to Odutola.
The police were called in and the deceased was evacuated to the hospital preparatory to being deposited in a mortuary.
“Olalekan Ogunjobi, a 65-year-old resident of Fatimoh Castle, Konigba, Ago-Iwoye, stated that Serifatu Disu, a 60-year-old woman and a friend of his, left her husband’s home to visit him late at night,” she said.
“Around 12:40 a.m., she began complaining of chest pain. Shortly after stepping outside, she collapsed and lost consciousness
“Despite efforts to revive her, they were unsuccessful. The Crime Branch of the Ago-Iwoye Division has launched a preliminary investigation, and Olalekan has been taken into custody for further questioning.
“We have visited the scene, and the body has been taken to the General Hospital in Ijebu Ode, where it will be moved to the mortuary for an autopsy. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available,” Odutola added.
