Minna woman arrested after boyfriend collapsed, died in her residence

By Rita Iliya

A young woman has been arrested in Minna, Niger State after her 53-year-old male friend collapsed and died in her residence.

The spokesperson for Niger Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun in a statement said the incident occurred on Jan. 27, at about 10:00 a.m..

He said the lady was arrested following a report of the incident received from the Tudun-Wada Division.

Abiodun said the deceased, who was from Bida, reportedly visited a friend at her residence along Niteco Road, Tunga area of Minna.

He said during the visit, the woman was said to have served the deceased some food, after which he allegedly began to convulse and later collapsed.

The PPRO said the deceased was immediately rushed to the General Hospital, Minna, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.

He added that the woman had been arrested in connection with the incident, while the corpse of the deceased had been deposited for examination to ascertain the actual cause of death.

He further stated that the families of the deceased had been contacted, and investigation into the matter was ongoing.

The command assured that further developments would be communicated to the public as investigation progresses.
(NAN)