- The body believed to be that of Ayoola Ayanwale, accused of killing his wife in a domestic violence incident in Ogun State, has been found in the Sotubo area. Items suspected to be poisonous were recovered near the body, but police are yet to officially confirm his identity.
The body of Ayoola Ayanwale, the man accused of fatally stabbing his wife during a domestic violence incident in Ogun State, has reportedly been found, bringing a grim turn to a case that sparked public outrage and a statewide manhunt.
Residents disclosed that the body was discovered at about 5:20 p.m. on Friday at the new site of Palmgroove Community Development Association (CDA) in the Sotubo area of Ogun State. Eyewitnesses said the deceased bears a strong resemblance to Ayoola Ayanwale, who had been declared wanted following the killing of his wife.
According to accounts from the area, items recovered near the body included identity cards and bottles containing substances suspected to be poisonous, including Sniper. Witnesses also reported seeing a foamy substance coming from the mouth of the deceased, raising suspicions of possible poisoning.
As of the time of this report, authorities have not officially confirmed the identity of the body, and efforts are ongoing to obtain a formal statement from the Ogun State Police Command.
Ayoola Ayanwale was alleged to have stabbed his wife, Mrs. Ayobami Ganiyatu Ayanwale, to death at their residence in River Valley Estate on Thursday night. The incident triggered widespread condemnation on social media and renewed calls for stronger action against domestic violence.
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