A 19-year old lady has reportedly committed suicide at Alhaji Ede Avenue in the Igando area of Lagos State, following an argument with her lover.
The deceased, identified as Uche Obiora, was said to have visited her lover’s home over the weekend during which a quarrel ensued between them.
The deceased had accused her lover, Ernest Ihaza, of having an affair with another lady.
During the verbal confrontation between them, Ihaza was said to have stormed out of his apartment, only to return to meet Obiora writhing in pains on the floor holding onto her stomach.
Ihaza, was said to have reported the case at the Igando Police Division.
According to him, he discovered that Obiora drank poison suspected to be insecticide.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Dolapo Badmus, who confirmed the incident told newsmen that, “Ernest Ihaza reported at the Igando Police Station that his girlfriend, Uche Obiora, committed suicide by drinking snipers insecticide.
“We are investigating the matter,” the Badmus stated.
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