A part-time Business Administration Student of Lagos State
Polytechnic, Miss Olayinde Bournes, 22, has allegedly been beaten to
death by her boyfriend, Abuchi Cyril.
The incident happened Thursday at Shorinmade Street, Aguda-Ogba area of Lagos State, southwest Nigeria.
According
to Miss Titilayo Fagbamila, friend of the deceased , she always
complained to her that her boyfriend, Abuchi always beat her at the
slightest provocation.
She said that on Thursday when the tragedy
occurred, Abuchi invited Olayinde to his house along Shorinmade Street,
to see his travel documents.
Titilayo
said nobody knew what happened when the lovers were together but it is
believed that they had a misunderstanding which may have led to a fight.
Sources
at 17, Muibi Street residence of the deceased said that after
the fight with her boyfriend, the victim was rushed to G&S Hospital
where she was confirmed dead before the corpse was taken to Ikeja
General Hospital for autopsy.
Abuchi was immediately arrested and taken to Area ‘G’ Police Command, Ogba, for interrogation.
When our correspondent visited Area ‘G’, Ogba, Friday morning, the suspect was seen writing his statement.
When
contacted for comment, the Area ‘G’ Commander, Assistant Commissioner
of Police, Mr. Ishola Abdulahi, declined to speak on the issue, saying
it was too early as investigation was going on.
The 55-year old father of Olayinde, Mr. Akindele Bournes,
said his daughter was not a troublesome person, adding that the
government must ensure that justice is done.-PM NEWS
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