A tragic incident has occurred in Osun State where a young lady identified as Omole Bidemi died after visiting her boyfriend in the Oke-Esa area of Esa-Oke, Obokun Local Government Area.
TJ News Nigeria reports that the incident happened over the weekend when the deceased, who was known to regularly attend night vigils on Fridays, stopped by her boyfriend’s residence before her untimely death.
How the Incident Happened
According to residents, Bidemi left her home around 9 p.m. for a vigil but decided to visit her boyfriend, identified as Yinka, who lives on Oke-Esa Street. Within a short time, she was reported to have fallen ill at his residence.
Eyewitness accounts revealed that she began foaming from the mouth before efforts were made to rush her to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, she was confirmed dead while being transported.
Residents’ Reaction
A resident of the community, Tosin Adeola, explained that the news of the young lady’s death sparked tension in the area, with many demanding explanations from her boyfriend.
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“She usually goes to a vigil every Friday, and on the said day left her house around 9 p.m., only for us to hear that she died after visiting Yinka, her boyfriend. It’s true people were angry at the news and demanded an explanation, but the arrival of police at the scene prevented further escalation,” Adeola said.
Police Confirmation
Confirming the development, the Osun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, stated that Yinka, the deceased’s boyfriend, has been taken into custody to assist with ongoing investigations.
Ojelabi disclosed that police received information that the deceased suddenly developed health complications at the house, with foam-like substances observed coming from her mouth before she was rushed for medical attention.
“But unfortunately, the lady died on her way to the hospital, which led to outrage in the community. But for the timely arrival of security operatives, the situation could have been further complicated,” Ojelabi explained.
He further added that the deceased’s body has been deposited at the hospital, where an autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
