Ex-husband in trouble as woman slumps dies during fight in Ogun

By Miracle Okoro, Abeokuta

Ogun State police have arrested a man for allegedly killing his ex-wife during a fight in Sango-Ota area of the state.

The incident occurred at about 8:00 pm on Friday.

The 37-year-old suspect, identified as Muftau Adefalu, and his ex-wife Yetunde Olayiwole were reported to have had a misunderstanding which resulted in the fight.

Confirming the incident on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola said that Olayiwole, who slumped during the fight, was confirmed dead at the hospital she was taken to.

Odutola stated that the suspect had since been arrested and detained.

She said: “Yes, 37-year-old Muftau Adefalu and his ex-wife Yetunde Olayiwole have had a misunderstanding which resulted in a fight.

"Yetunde slumped during the fight and was confirmed dead at the hospital she was taken to.”

Odutola added that an investigation was ongoing to unravel the full details surrounding her death.