Landlord’s son kills 22-year-old female tenant in Ondo
A 22-year-old lady, Joy Tale, has been reportedly killed by her landlord’s son, Odunayo Olomolatan, 41, in Ode-Irele, Irele LGA in Ondo.
Ms Tale was hacked to death on Monday during an argument.
A police spokesman, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the killing.
Mr Ayanlade said the suspect had been taken into custody at the Divisional Police Headquarters, Ode-Irele.
He disclosed that an investigation has begun to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of the lady.
“Yes, I can confirm to you that the lady was allegedly hacked to death during an argument between her and her landlord’s son. The suspect has been arrested, and an investigation is ongoing to unravel circumstances surrounding the lady’s death,” Mr Ayanlade said.
Meanwhile, Olajide Akinfe, the chairman of the local government, has called for calm over the incident, urging residents not to take laws into their own hands.
Mr Akinfe, who claimed to have visited the divisional police headquarters, said measures have been put in place to ensure that the suspect did not escape justice.
(NAN)
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