Police launch manhunt for woman suspected of murder in domestic dispute
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Ogun State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a woman suspected of murder in the Ipokia area of the state.
This was made known through a statement on Saturday by the state police command spokesperson, Omolola Odutola.
Odutola stated that the deceased, identified as Morenike Oladega, a resident of Isunba Street, Ipokia LGA, and the suspect were involved in an argument which escalated into a fight at about 4:20 pm on Thursday.
During the fight, the suspect pushed the deceased, causing her to hit her head against a wall and collapse.
Odutola said, “Upon receiving the report, detectives were dispatched to the scene, where they found the victim lying on her back.
“A photograph was taken, and her body was transported to the General Hospital in Ipokia, where she was pronounced dead by a medical doctor.”
The suspect took to her heels and is yet to be arrested.
In the statement, the Command assured members of the public that efforts are underway to apprehend the suspect and bring her to justice.
The Command also called on anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts to come forward and assist the Police.
