
A 22-year-old lady identified as Iyanu Adedeji allegedly sta.bbed his husband, Funsho Jimoh, to de.ath in the Gbonogun area of Abeokuta, Ogun State capital
It was learnt from a security source on Sunday that the duo of Iyanu and Funsho were married with two children.
The source noted that an argument had ensued between the couple after Funsho allegedly accused Iyanu of extramarital affairs.
The disagreement was said to have degenerated into a scuffle and during the ensuing scuffle, Iyanu allegedly sta.bbed Funsho in the chest.
The source said, “In the process of the fight, Mrs Iyanu, inflicted a wound on her husband’s chest with a domestic knife.
“She rushed him to the Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, where the doctor on duty confirmed him de.ad.”
Confirming the incident in a telephone conversation with Punch correspondent on Sunday, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, noted that the suspect had been arrested.
“The suspect is currently in custody. Detectives visited the scene of the incident and recovered the knife.
“A preliminary investigation is underway, and the case will soon be handed over to the SCID for a more thorough investigation,” Odutola stated.
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