Tragedy struck at Ugbe-Akoko in Akoko North-East Local Government Area
of Ondo State at the weekend as a 68-year-old woman,ย Bosede Yakubu
was axed to death.
It was gathered that the incident occurred at her residence at Sabo
Street, Ugbe where the deceased was found in the pool of her own
blood.
According to sources, the axe used to kill the woman identified was
left in her head by the yet-to-be identified killer.
One of the sources who craved anonymity disclosed that the late Madam
Yakubu used to trade in kola nut business and popularly called โMama
Olobiโ adding that her body was discovered by her children who went to
report the development at the Ikare-Akoko police station.
The Chief Medical Director, state Specialist Hospital, Ikare-Akoko,
Dr. Wale Oguntuase confirmed that the corpse has been deposited at the
hospitalโs morgue.
The occupants of the house where the deceased was living before the
incident have been quizzed by the police.
Meanwhile, sympathisers who thronged the resident of late Yakubu when
news of the murder filtered into the town described her as a
hardworking woman who had been helpful to many people.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Ondo State Command, Femi
Joseph who confirmed the incident disclosed that some arrests have
been made while investigation has already commenced.
