Man kills nine family members of estranged lover

Residents and indigenes of Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State was Tuesday stunned when they woke up with the news about the death of nine members of a family in the area who were allegedly murdered by one Deji Adenuga after reportedly setting them ablaze.

Adenuga’s evil action in setting ablaze the family followed a dispute between him and his girlfriend identified as Titi Sanumi, which forced the latter to quit their long-time relationship. 

Our correspondent gathered that the incident occurred on Adetuwo Street near a popular hotel in Ayeka/Igbodigo on Igbokoda Road, Okitipupa, at about 2:35 am on Tuesday.

It was learnt that Adenuga, an ex-convit, brought a jerrycan laden with petroleum in the midnight, gained entrance into the building by breaking a window, and sprayed the family while they were asleep.

Two of the family members immediately died in the fire while the remaining seven were rushed to the Trauma Centre, Ondo, where they all gave up the ghost.

The dispute between the suspected arsonist and his estranged lady was said to have been reported earlier at the Okitipupa Divisional Police station where the issue was trashed out.

However, dissatisfied with the settlement by the Police, the suspect was said to have stormed her family house to set it ablaze.

Sources who further confirmed the incident said the lovers had been in a relationship for four years, which is known to everyone on the street.

Adenuga was said to have been vexed that Titi decided to quit the relationship after he had invested heavily in her which meant said could be why he (Adenuga) visited the family with such rage.