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Lagos Husband Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Newlywed Wife to Dead

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Lagos Husband Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Newlywed Wife to Dead

Lagos Police Arrest Husband for Alleged Murder of Newlywed Wife.

A chilling domestic violence incident has led to the arrest of 30-year-old Motunrayo Olaniyi, accused of stabbing his 25-year-old wife, Olajumoke, to death in their home at Amazing Grace Estate, Elepe, Ikorodu, Lagos State.

 Alleged Crime Details

Olaniyi allegedly stabbed his wife multiple times during a domestic dispute, locked her in their room, and set it ablaze. He then inflicted wounds on himself, according to SP Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the Lagos police command.

Police Response and Investigation

Police responded to a distress call, put out the fire, and found Olajumoke’s lifeless body with abdominal wounds. Olaniyi was rescued, treated at a nearby hospital, and taken into police custody. Preliminary investigation confirms the stabbing occurred during the altercation, and Olaniyi’s self-inflicted wounds were minor.

Autopsy and Ongoing Investigation

Olajumoke’s body has been deposited at Ikorodu General Hospital morgue for autopsy. The police are conducting further investigations into this tragic incident.

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