A jealous female student of the Osun State Polytechnic, simply
identified as Yetunde has been arrested by the police for pouring hot
water on her boyfriend, Niyi Adelana shortly after his birthday.
The 19 year-old lady, Yetunde of Science Laboratory Technology (SLT)
department was said to have poured hot water on Niyi because he invited
other girls and failed to give her adequate attention during the
birthday party held at Miracle Hall, BHS area in Iree.
Niyi, a Higher National Diploma (HND II) student of Computer Science
department in the institution whose body was mutilated was rushed to
the General hospital, Iree for medical treatment and later transferred
to an undisclosed hospital in Ikirun town.
It was gathered that Niyi who celebrated his birthday last Saturday
was said to have invited some of his friends mostly ladies to his
birthday party, a situation that did not go down well with his
girlfriend, Yetunde.
However, when the party ended, Niyi made attempt to pacify his lover
(Yetunde) but the angry girl was furious and eventually poured boiled
water on him. The agonized boy screamed and this drew the attention of
other students in the hostel to the scene.
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”.
