Police detain trader over colleague’s death
Police in Ekiti State have arrested and detained a trader, Mrs. Aminat Raheem, over the death of a 56-year-old trader, Mrs Bosede Ajayi.
It was gathered that the deceased slumped and died shortly after having an altercation with the suspect over the ownership of a space at the popular Bisi Market in Ado-Ekiti.
The incident, according to a witness, followed an exchange of words between the two.
Police Public Relations Officer of the Ekiti State Command, Mr Victor Babayemi, who confirmed the incident, said it was a case of homicide.
Babayemi said 40-year old Aminat has been arrested and that she is being detained at the Okesa Police Station in Ado Ekiti.
He said preliminary investigation confirmed that the matter was settled between the duo and that Mrs Ajayi was displaying her wares when she slumped.
He said the woman was immediately rushed to the Comprehensive Health Centre in Okeyinmi area of Ado Ekiti, where she died.