Tragedy struck in Efon Alaaye, Ekiti State, after a woman, identified as Modupe Alasin, reportedly lost her life following a brutal assault by her husband.
Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred after the man accused his wife of arriving late to the farm. According to one source who pleaded anonymity, the husband subjected Modupe to repeated flogging, ignoring her cries for mercy.
The witness added that after the beating, the man ordered her to fetch water from a nearby stream. However, she collapsed beside the stream, unable to withstand the injuries and weakness from the assault. She was later confirmed dead.
Confirming the development, the Public Relations Officer of the Ekiti State Police Command, SP Sunday Abutu, said the suspect had been arrested and taken into custody for further investigation.