by Oge Okonkwo

A 19-year-old lady, identified as Yetunde has been arrested by the police in Osun state,  for allegedly pouring hot water on a man, Niyi Adelana, whom was she was said to be in a romantic relationship with.

Yetunde, a student of Osun State Polytechnic, in the department of Science Laboratory Technology (SLT), was said to have poured hot water on Adelana who is a  Higher National Diploma (HND II) student of Computer Science department in the institution, because he was said to  have invited some of his friends mostly females to his birthday party, a situation which did not go down well with his girlfriend as he failed to give her enough attention during the party, which held at Miracle Hall, BHS area in Iree.

According to sources, every attempt for Niyi to calm his furious girlfriend proved abortive, as she was said to have poured boiling water on him. His agonizing screams drew the attention of other students around who rushed to the scene.

Reports say:

Niyi, whose body was mutilated was rushed to the General hospital, Iree for medical treatment and later transferred to an undisclosed hospital in Ikirun town.

The incident took another unfortunate dimension as Niyi’s ailing father; Pa Adelana who was receiving medical treatment in a hospital in Abeokuta, Ogun State gave up the ghost immediately he received the news that his son was bathed with hot water.

The Police Public Relation Officer for Osun State Police Command, DSP Folasade Odoro confirmed the incident in a chat with Daily Trust correspondent.

She noted that investigation is still going on and that after diligent investigation; the girl will be charged to court.

When contacted for reaction, the Public Relations Officer of the institution, Mr. Tope Abiola said that the incident took place outside the school premises and that the management could not do anything about it. He said “It’s very unfortunate and we sympathize with the victim and his parents. It’s a criminal act and very unfortunate”.