Man taken into Police custody as Girlfriend reportedly dies in his apartment
Man taken into Police custody as Girlfriend reportedly dies in his apartment
The Osun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the sudden death of Bidemi Omole, who passed away shortly after arriving at her boyfriend’s residence in Esa-Oke.
According to community reports, Omole, who was visiting her boyfriend identified as Yinka, fell ill on Friday evening. Eyewitnesses said the incident happened around 9:30 p.m.
A resident who wished to remain anonymous stated, “We heard the cry for help and we all ran towards Yinka’s house. By the time I arrived, there were already many people there.”
The resident added that he saw security personnel at the house, but “the crowd was overwhelming and it was already late. People were visibly shaken by what happened.”
Another eyewitness revealed that Omole was believed to be getting ready to attend a vigil that evening.
“She usually attends vigil on Fridays,” the source said, adding that police have arrested her boyfriend. “The police have since arrested the boyfriend, and he is with them now.”
The Osun Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the report was filed on Saturday. He stated that preliminary findings show Omole began vomiting shortly after she arrived at her boyfriend’s home.
“She was rushed to a hospital, but she died on the way.
“The death occurred on Friday. The deceased, Bidemi Omole, had gone to her boyfriend’s house in Esa-Oke. From what we gathered, she suddenly took ill,” he explained.
Ojelabi added: “The suspect, her boyfriend, is already in custody. An autopsy will be conducted to unravel the cause of death.”
