Obasempire reports that the Ondo State Police Command announced on Wednesday that they had apprehended a 17-year-old girl, known as Wumi, on suspicion of fatally stabbing her foster mother, Mrs. Funmilayo Adelayi.
The tragic incident unfolded at the residence of the deceased in Oda, Akure, reportedly occurring last Wednesday. Mrs. Adelayi, who was employed at the Ondo State Ministry of Finance, was discovered deceased at her home last Sunday, three days after the alleged attack.
According to an anonymous neighbor, Mrs. Adelayi was found with stab wounds in her abdomen, and the doors had been shut, impeding her efforts to seek assistance.
“The knife used in the attack was discovered nearby,” the neighbor revealed. “It’s a truly heartbreaking situation.”
Reports indicate that the deceased’s body has been transferred to a hospital morgue in Akure.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Funmilayo Odunlami, disclosed that the suspect’s family had suggested she might be suffering from mental health issues. However, the police are awaiting medical confirmation.
“The suspect is currently in custody, and we have initiated an investigation,” stated Mrs. Odunlami. “The family has indicated that she has a history of mental illness. We are awaiting the medical report to verify this claim.”
Mrs. Adelayi had been caring for the suspect since her childhood, highlighting the tragic nature of the incident.