17-Year-Old Girl Allegedly St@bs Foster Mother to D£ath in Ondo
A 17-year-old secondary school student, identified only as Wumi, has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly st@bbing her foster mother, Mrs. Funmilayo Adelayi, to d£ath.
The tragic incident took place at their residence in Oda, Akure, last Wednesday, March 13, 2024.Confirming the incident, the command’s spokesperson, Mrs. Funmilayo Odunlami, disclosed, “The suspect is in our custody, and we have initiated an investigation into the matter. The family informed us that the suspect had a mental health issue. Therefore, we are awaiting the medical report to confirm this.
The deceased had been a foster mother to the suspect, caring for her since childhood.”Reports from Vanguard indicate that the suspect, a student in SSS2, had to discontinue her education due to her worsening mental health condition. Despite efforts to manage her condition, including enrolling her in a private school, the tragic event unfolded, leading to the loss of the victim’s life.
A concerned neighbor shared, “She was advised to send the girl to her parents due to her mental health issues, but she declined, perhaps believing that her care would suffice. Living with someone with mental health challenges poses significant difficulties.
The community remains shocked and saddened by the unfortunate incident, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and support for individuals facing mental health struggles.Stay tuned as investigations into this heartbreaking incident continue to unfold.