The Osun State Police Command has begun an investigation into the death of a young woman, Bidemi Omole, who reportedly died in the home of her boyfriend, identified as Yinka, in Esa-Oke, Osun State.
According to local sources, Bidemi arrived at Yinka’s residence on Friday evening but suddenly fell ill and passed away around 9:30 pm. The unexpected incident caused panic in the community, drawing a large crowd to the suspect’s residence in the Oke Esa area.
A neighbour, identified simply as Taye, told reporters that Bidemi died shortly after arriving at her boyfriend’s home.
We heard the cry for help and we all ran towards Yinka’s house. Before I arrived at the scene, many people were already there. I saw some security officers, but the crowd was overwhelming, and it was already late.
“The deceased was believed to be heading for a vigil as of the time the death occurred. She usually attends a vigil on Fridays. The police have arrested the boyfriend. He is with them already.”
When reached on Sunday, the Osun State Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the incident.
He stated that the case was reported to the police on Saturday and that the deceased’s boyfriend has been taken into custody.
Ojelabi assured the public that a comprehensive investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of death.
“The death occurred on Friday. The deceased, Bidemi Omole, went to her boyfriend’s house, also located in Esa Oke. The boyfriend is identified as Yinka. From what the boyfriend told us, the deceased took ill after arriving in the house and started vomiting.
“She was rushed to a hospital, but on the way, she gave up the ghost. The suspect is already in police custody. An autopsy will be conducted to unravel the cause of the death,” Ojelabi said
