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Police Arrest Landlady’s Daughter For Beating Male Tenant To Death

Ganiyat Ganiyu
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Ms Tina Essi, for the alleged murder of 49-year-old, Christian Akparie of No 26 Orijamogun Street, Oreyo, Ikorodu, Lagos.
Police preliminary investigation revealed that an argument ensued between the Landlady’s daughter, Ms Tina Essi and the deceased, over the payment of Nepa Bill, on January 31st.
The argument was said to have led to a fight.
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A statement from the police command said after the fight, the deceased had continually suffered severe pains but unfortunately died while he was being rushed to the General Hospital, Ikorodu.
The police operatives attached to Ikorodu Division of the command were contacted and the suspect was arrested.
The State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu had ordered that the suspect be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Departmet, SCIID, Panti for thorough investigation.
The CP, however, urged the relatives of the deceased to remain calm as the command would ensure justice is served.
