𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 ‎

By Prosper Mene

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old landlady, Nafisat Lateef, for allegedly poisoning her tenant’s three-year-old son in a shocking incident that has sparked outrage in the community.

The arrest occurred in the Omifon area of Odigbo Local Government Area, following a report lodged by the child’s 32-year-old mother. According to police spokesperson Funmilayo Odunlami, detectives from the Odigbo Police Division acted swiftly after the mother rushed to the station to report that her son had suddenly fallen ill after consuming food suspected to have been contaminated.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the alleged poisoning came from an ongoing dispute between the landlady and the tenant’s family. Sources indicate that tensions had escalated over unresolved issues, possibly related to rent or property matters, leading to the extreme act.

The child was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital where medical attention was provided, and he is reported to be receiving treatment and recovering under observation. Authorities have confirmed that the suspect is in custody and cooperating with investigators, while further tests are being conducted on the substance believed to have been used.

The Ondo State Police Command has condemned the incident in strong terms, describing it as a heinous act targeting an innocent child. Spokesperson Odunlami emphasized that the command will ensure a thorough probe and that the suspect will face the full weight of the law upon completion of investigations.

Police have appealed to the public for any additional information that could aid the ongoing inquiry. The suspect remains in detention as efforts continue to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged poisoning.