Lagos State Police Command
Tragedy struck in Lagos State on Friday when 30-year-old Motunrayo Olaniyi allegedly stabbed his newlywed wife, Olajumoke, to death at their residence in Amazing Grace Estate, Elepe, Ikorodu. The incident occurred after a heated argument between the couple.
The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that Motunrayo stabbed 25-year-old Olajumoke multiple times, locked her in the room, and set it ablaze. He also inflicted wounds on himself after committing the act.
Police officers from the Ikorodu Division responded to a distress call, extinguished the fire, and found Olajumoke’s lifeless body with abdominal wounds. Motunrayo was rescued, treated at a nearby hospital, and taken into police custody.
The incident occurred on October 4, 2024. Olajumoke’s body has been deposited at Ikorodu General Hospital morgue for autopsy. A preliminary investigation revealed that Motunrayo stabbed Olajumoke during the altercation and inflicted minor wounds on himself. The case is currently under investigation.
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the details of the incident.
