A woman, Iluyemi Bosede, has been arrested by operatives of the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly killing her elder sister, Tewogboye Omowumi, during a fight over ₦800 in Akure, the state capital
Confirming the incident on Tuesday, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola, in a statement made available to newsmen said on September 8, Bosede asked her 35-year-old sister to pay for tomatoes and pepper.
According to the police, the argument escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Bosede allegedly grabbed her sister by the clothes, causing her to fall. Omowumi was rushed to the hospital but was confirmed dead on arrival.
Commenting on the case, the Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal, described the incident as “unfortunate” and urged residents to avoid allowing disagreements to degenerate into violence.
“Disputes, no matter how small, should be resolved through dialogue and not violence. This case shows how avoidable quarrels can end in tragedy,” Lawal said.
He added that the suspect would face prosecution and restated the command’s commitment to protecting lives across the state.
