Police arrest woman for allegedly poisoning tenant’s child
A woman identified as Nafisat Lateef has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly poisoning a three-year-old boy. The incident reportedly followed an argument between Nafisat Lateef and the boy’s mother, Rofiat, who is her tenant. According to police spokesperson DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the child was given a liquid substance suspected to be poisonous and was rushed to a hospital after falling ill. The police have recovered the suspected poison and are continuing their investigation.
What happened
- Nafisat Lateef, a 40-year-old landlady, allegedly poisoned her tenant’s three-year-old son, Abdulrasheed.
- The incident reportedly followed a disagreement between Nafisat Lateef and the victim’s mother, Rofiat.
- The child began vomiting after consuming the liquid and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
- Police arrested Nafisat Lateef and recovered the suspected poisonous substance during their investigation.
- The suspect is in custody and the case will be charged to court after the investigation concludes.
