Man on the Run after Allegedly Killing His Wife in a Fight

A man simply identified as Mr Molade is presently on the run after a fight which ensued between him and his wife reportedly resulted in the death of the latter. The tragedy struck on Tuesday, in Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The cause of the fight could not be ascertained, but report said the couple had been having incessant quarrels for some time.

According to reports, on that fateful day, there was a shout of help from Mr and Mrs Molade’s one room apartment located on 14 Ifesowa Street. However, no one responded as most of the tenants had reportedly left for their respective places of work; it was about 10am in the morning.

However, a passerby was said to have gone to the apartment out of curiosity, only to find Mrs Omolere Molade unconscious. The said passerby, a woman, reportedly tried resuscitating Omolere without success. Policemen from Ikorodu Division drafted to the scene reportedly found Omolere dead.

Spokesman for Lagos State Police Command, Ngozi Braide, who confirmed the story, said Mr. Paul Omolade took to his heels immediately after the fight, adding that effort was being made to arrest him.