Heraldviews reports that the
househelp, identified only as Peter, is currently on the run, with the timing
of the murderous act still unclear.
The sombre revelation came to
light on Saturday, March 9, 2024, when the deceased’s son, visiting his mother,
stumbled upon the harrowing scene.
According to reports from
Vanguard, he found his mother’s lifeless body on the staircase, a sight marred
by blood, signalling a violent struggle.
Reports detailed that the
building was securely locked, indicating an absence of occupants after the
incident. It was revealed that the victim lived alone, and the property also hosted
three shops at the front.
A local, preferring to remain
anonymous, detailed the chilling moment the woman’s son encountered the
tragedy, highlighting the discovery of a long piece of wood nearby, suspected
to be the murder weapon. Indications suggest that the murder might have
occurred several days prior to the discovery, given the condition of the victim’s
body.
Further investigations revealed
that Peter, the accused househelp, had only been employed for a week before the
incident. This raises questions about the vetting process and the safety of
in-home workers. A relative of the agent responsible for Peter’s employment has
been detained, and the agents themselves are currently evading authorities.
The aftermath of the discovery
saw the involvement of the Ifako Police Division, who promptly evacuated the
victim’s body from the scene. Efforts to garner statements from the devastated
son were unsuccessful, as he was understandably overwhelmed by grief.
Divisional Police Officer, DPO
Owolabi Sefunmi, of the Ifako Police Division, directed inquiries to the Lagos
State Police Command for further comments. The Lagos State Public Relations
Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed that the suspect had been apprehended
and is now in custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCIID,
Panti, ensuring that justice is pursued rigorously.
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