The deceased, Folashade Atabiakin, mother of two, until her sudden death, was attached to the Iju Police Division, Red House, Ishaga, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
Folashade was an indigene of Iju Itagbolu in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State and was seven months pregnant at the time she died. P.M.NEWS investigation revealed that she was expected to give evidence in court against Gbenga Elepo, a suspected ritualist who allegedly masterminded the killing of Abel Obayomi, 36, at Oko/Paki, Onihale near Ifo, Ogun State.
The intestines of Obayomi were missing when his corpse was found in the bush three days after he was killed.
An eyewitness who pleaded anonymity narrated how Folashade died on the fateful day.
“She prayed with her husband who is also a police officer and they both slept at about 11.30 p.m. She later received a phone call and thereafter she began to cough and sweat profusely.
She started vomiting and foaming in the mouth. She became uncomfortable and left the bedroom for the sitting room. She started crying and said ‘Adura ni mo need’, meaning “it is prayer that I need”.
“We put her in a car and took her to Ifo General Hospital where she registered and what surprised us was that she urinated throughout the journey. The doctor at Ifo later confirmed her dead.”
When P.M.NEWS visited her home at Oko-Paki, Onihale, Ifo, Ogun State this morning, residents were mourning the death of the woman corporal.
A resident in the area, Mrs. Muinat Salami, said: “The suspected ritualist is a wicked man. People around here are afraid of him. The police officer died for fighting a meaningful cause. If not that she called in the police, the suspects, who allegedly killed Obayomi, would have fled. Two other accomplices are being trailed by the police. God will take care of the woman’s children.”
At the Eleweran State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID of the Ogun State Police Command, the police confirmed the incident and the death of the woman corporal.
The suspected ritualist and other accused persons have also been charged before a court.
They have been remanded in prison custody.
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Posted: at 11-08-2011 03:29 PM (13 years ago) | Addicted Hero
maryclaret at 12-08-2011 01:10 AM (13 years ago) (f)
The said ritualist is such an idiot. What did he really think he was going to gain by killing the woman? He obviously forgot that the police would automatically point fingers at him, as he is the only suspect. What a retard! Sad, very sad...RIP
Ada Mbaise
Posted: at 12-08-2011 01:10 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Such a sad news. According to the story she said ‘Adura ni mo need’, meaning “it is prayer that I need” why did they carry to the hospital instead of a church? We take things (especially prayer) for granted sometimes. May her sould rest in peace.
Posted: at 12-08-2011 01:22 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
banana4good at 12-08-2011 01:59 AM (13 years ago) (m)
Quote from: eomo on 12-08-2011 01:22 AM
Such a sad news. According to the story she said ‘Adura ni mo need’, meaning “it is prayer that I need” why did they carry to the hospital instead of a church? We take things (especially prayer) for granted sometimes. May her sould rest in peace.
you have a point there,why not take her to the church then,she said a very simple thing,call on god,sometimes i dont know what people call this Christ ,i m sorry lady ,RIP
Posted: at 12-08-2011 01:59 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie
elusakin at 12-08-2011 04:40 AM (13 years ago) (m)
I guess this is one of those stories that teach us to get closer to God. If a dying person says (s)he needs prayer, that's what you should give him/her
Posted: at 12-08-2011 04:40 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
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