Over the weekend in Okitipupa local government area of Ondo State, one Michael Ikuedowoni, a 25-year-old man, was stabbed to death by his girlfriend, Augustina Mowari, following a dispute concerning alleged infidelity
The lovers who were said to be living together in a single room were always reportedly engaged in persistent disputes over trust and suspected infidelity.
A source who preferred anonymity told LEADERSHIP that this recent misunderstanding between the duo escalated into a violent altercation, which sadly became fatal.
According to the source, “Both of them had been having issues. The lady accused Michael of cheating on her with another woman, which led to a heated argument. In the course of the fight, she brought out a pair of scissors and stabbed him in the leg.”
The source further narrated that the deceased was initially taken to a nearby hospital, where he received treatment and was discharged after being administered injections and prescribed medication.
“After being discharged, his condition deteriorated at home. His leg became swollen, and he was rushed back to the hospital on Sunday night. Unfortunately, he passed away despite the doctors’ efforts to save him,” the source narrated.
When contacted, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the incident.
Ayanlade said the suspect has been arrested and presently in custody.
The PPRO said, “There was an argument between the two, which led to the suspect stabbing the victim with scissors. He later died in the hospital.
“The suspect is in our custody, and the case will be charged to court after investigations are concluded.”
When love turns into constant suspicion and violence, it stops being love. So many lives lost over emotions left unchecked — when will people learn to walk away?