LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- A 39-year-old female tenant, Opeoluwa Agoro, has been arrested for allegedly biting off the right ear of her neighbour, Oloruntofunmi Folorunso, in the Igode area of the Ogun State, during an argument over electricity bill.
Punch reports that the electricity distribution company servicing the area disconnected the house where both tenants live over a pending issue.
To ensure power is restored, residents were said to have entrusted Folorunso with the task of collecting N500 from each tenant in the house for reconnection.
An eyewitness who pleaded anonymity, said other tenants made the payment except Agoro, who was said to have been having troubles with Folorunso.
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In the process of collecting the money, an argument was said to have ensued between the two of them.
The eyewitness further said an argument between the two tenants ensued and that Agoro hurled insults at Folorunso.
Before other tenants could intervene, Agoro was said to have held onto Folorunso’s cloth, dragged him closer and bit off his right ear with her teeth.
While the victim was said to have been rushed to the hospital for medical care, the suspect was arrested by Policemen attached to the Igode Division led by their Divisional Police Officer, SP Aremu Felicia.
Upon Contact, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Odutola Omolola, confirmed the incident, saying the suspect had been arrested and that the investigation was ongoing.
“The suspect has been arrested. The victim is currently receiving treatment at the hospital. The investigation into the matter is ongoing,” Odutola stated.