A middle age man identified as Deji Adenuga A.k.a ”Davar”set ablaze a family house of nine people in the Igbodigho community in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State
The angry lover boy had allegedly been jilted by one Titi Sanumi and the building he set on fire was her family house.
Five persons were confirmed to have died in the arson, while those critically injured are currently battling for survival at the Trauma Center, Ondo.
Titi was not around during the attack on her family.
Confirming the incident, the Ondo State Police Command stated that the estranged boyfriend was on the run after committing the arson.
It was gathered that a man, Alade Victor, came to the police station to report the incident of arson and murder that took place in the community.
Police report said nine family members, who were occupants of the house, including Victor’s 45-year-old brother, Alade Glory, were set ablaze in their one-room apartment at Adetuwo Street in Igbodigho.
The police assured that the suspect will soon be nabbed.
