The
three survivors of a family set ablaze by a jilted lover, Deji Adenuga, at
Igbodigo town, in the Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, have given
up the ghost.
This
brings the number of casualties in the tragedy to eight.
Punch had reported that Adenuga on
Tuesday allegedly set ablaze the room where the eight family members of his
estranged lover, Titi, lived on Adetuwo Street.
He
was said to have carried out the act because Titi decided to end their
relationship.
Initially,
five members of the family were burnt to death, while three others were taken
to hospital.
Punch
correspondent learnt on Wednesday that few hours after they got to the
hospital, they were also confirmed dead.
According
to a police source, the deceased included Glory Alade, Mercy Alade, Joy Alade,
Adebayo Alade, Aladesewa Alade, Johnson Alade and Ayorinde Alade.
The
Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Femi Joseph, confirmed the development.
“I
can confirm to you that three more people have died. The girl (Titi) is the
only member of the family alive. For the suspect, we are still on his trail and
we will soon get him,” Joseph said.
The
PPRO noted that Titi had been admitted to an undisclosed hospital, adding that
she was in a traumatic state.
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