OSUN STATE, Nigeria — Police in Osun State have opened an investigation into the death of a young woman, identified as Bidemi Omole, who died at her boyfriend’s house in Esa-Oke.
The incident, which occurred on Friday evening, has caused panic in the community. Omole reportedly fell ill shortly after arriving at the residence of her boyfriend, identified only as Yinka, and passed away while being taken to a hospital.
A large crowd gathered outside Yinka’s home as news of the death spread. According to a local resident, Omole was on her way to a vigil when the incident occurred. “She usually attends vigil on Fridays,” the source stated. “The police have arrested the boyfriend. He is with them already.”
Confirming the incident on Sunday, Osun State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, said the matter was reported to the police on Saturday. He stated that the boyfriend has been taken into custody and that a thorough investigation is underway to determine the cause of death.
“From what the boyfriend told us, the deceased took ill after arriving at the house and started vomiting,” Ojelabi said. “She was rushed to a hospital, but on the way, she gave up the ghost. The suspect is already with the police. Autopsy will be conducted to unravel the cause of the death.”
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