In a shocking incident that has left the Ikorodu community in Lagos State reeling, 30-year-old Motunrayo Olaniyi has been accused of brutally stabbing his newlywed wife, 25-year-old Olajumoke, to death following a heated argument.
The tragic event unfolded at their residence in Amazing Grace Estate, Elepe, on Friday, October 4.
According to the Lagos State Police Command, the couple’s domestic dispute escalated to violence, resulting in Motunrayo allegedly stabbing Olajumoke multiple times.
Following the assault, he reportedly locked her in the room and set the house on fire.
In a chilling turn of events, Motunrayo also inflicted wounds on himself after the heinous act.
Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, revealing that officers responded to a distress call and arrived to find the house engulfed in flames.
“A distress call was received on October 4 at Ikorodu Division that a newly wedded couple, one Motunrayo Olaniyi, aged 30, and his wife Olajumoke, aged 25 years, allegedly engaged in a domestic scuffle in their room at Amazing Grace Estate, Elepe, Ikorodu,” the statement read.
Hundeyin continued, “In the process, the husband reportedly stabbed the wife to death, locked her in the room, and set it ablaze, while he inflicted wounds on himself.”
Upon extinguishing the fire, police discovered Olajumoke’s lifeless body with severe abdominal wounds.
Motunrayo was subsequently rescued and rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. After being discharged, he was taken into police custody for further investigation.
Hundeyin added, “A preliminary investigation later revealed that the suspect stabbed his wife during the altercation and inflicted minor wounds on himself. The corpse has been deposited at Ikorodu General Hospital morgue for autopsy. Investigation is in progress.”
