Businessman hits wife’s head against wall, victim dies

<p>Relatives of a 30-year-old woman, Rafiat Okewole, are currently grieving over the sudden death of the lady allegedly in the hands of her husband, Wole.</p>, <p>PUNCH Metro gathered that Okewole, though married to the businessman, was living separately on Odelusi Street, in the Ijoko area of Ota, Ogun State.</p>, <p>She was said to have lost her life during a disagreement that ensued when she visited her husband in the Gas Line area of Ijoko on Sunday to collect money for her children’s upkeep.</p>, <p>The deceased was said to have been having a running battle with her husband over his alleged failure to cater for her children.</p>, <p>The issue, however, reached its climax when Wole allegedly smashed Okewole’s head against the wall during her Sunday visit.</p>, <p>Our correspondent learnt that efforts made by neighbours to save Okewole’s life after the incident failed as she was confirmed dead in the hospital where she was rushed to for medical attention.</p>, <p>It was further learnt that her 41-year-old husband was arrested after the case was reported at a police station by one of the deceased’s siblings.</p>, <p>One of the deceased’s brothers, Akinola Shittu, in an interview with PUNCH Metro, said he was devastated by the news of his sister’s death.</p>, <p>He said, “My elder brother called me on Sunday evening to inform me that Rafiat died. I asked what happened and he told me that it was reported to him that Wole smashed her head against the wall of his house when she went to ask for money for the upkeep of their kids.</p>, <p>“This happened at Wole’s Gas Line, Ijoko residence on Sunday around 3pm.</p>, <p>“Immediately, I rushed to the house and I saw that neighbours had already gathered and my sister was taken to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead. I am devastated.</p>, <p>“I later learnt that one of my brothers who lives nearby reported the case at Sango Police Station which led to Wole’s arrest.”</p>, <p>The deceased’s sister, Basirat Liasu, told our correspondent that the incident happene