Woman arrested after poisoning tenant’s child in Ondo
Three-year-old Abdulrasheed was allegedly poisoned by his landlady, Nafisat Lateef, following a dispute with his mother, Rofiat. The incident happened in Omifon, Odigbo Local Government Area, and was confirmed by the Ondo State Police. The police stated that the child was given a suspicious liquid substance and later taken to the hospital for treatment. The suspect is now in police custody as investigations continue.
What happened
- The police reported that the incident occurred on Tuesday, February 4, 2026, at about 8:30am.
- Nafisat Lateef allegedly poisoned Abdulrasheed after a disagreement with his mother, Rofiat.
- The boy began vomiting after consuming the substance and was rushed to a hospital.
- Police detectives arrested Nafisat Lateef and recovered the suspected poisonous liquid.
- The suspect has made useful statements and remains in custody while investigations proceed.
