Lady Beats Pregnant Woman To Death In Osun

Tragedy struck in Ede, Osun State today, when a pregnant woman, Lateefat Odediran was allegedly beaten to death by another lady, Tawakalitu Musibau over a minor domestic issue.

The death of the pregnant woman caused tension in the community as residents mourned the deceased and her 8-month-old unborn child in agonized voices amid wailing and lamentation.

It was gathered that the deceased had a dispute with Tawakalitu and this led to an argument which later degenerated into a fight that led to the death of the pregnant woman.

Lateefat was said to have died owing to severe injuries she sustained during the fight and the matter was reported to the police. The police have arrested Tawakalitu and investigation has commenced on the matter.

Lateefat gave up the ghost at a private hospital 40 minutes after which she was rushed down to private Hospital for medical treatment.

What led to the argument between Tawakalitu and the deceased could not be ascertained as at the time of filing this report.

Police Public Relation Officer for the Osun State Police Command, Mrs Folasade Odoro confirmed the incident, promised comprehensive investigation and assured that justice would be done in the matter.

The PPRO told Daily Trust correspondent that the corpse of Lateefat has been deposited at the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, (LTH) in Osogbo, the state capital for autopsy.