Woman Arrested After Vigilante's Mysterious Death in Ile-Ife

Police operatives arrested a woman in connection with the death of a vigilante member known as Apetu, whose real name is Sunday, after he died following a sexual encounter with her in Ile-Ife. The incident occurred around 2:30 PM on Sunday in the Odi-Olokun area.

The woman was taken into custody at the Moore Police Division. A video circulating on social media showed Apetu in acute distress on Ooni Ilare Street, where he called on the woman to give him urine.

A situation report from the Security and Civil Defence Corps described him as gasping, screaming, and showing severe physical distress before his death. His remains were deposited at the morgue of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex.

The incident has sparked divided opinions in Ile-Ife, with some residents claiming he was killed by a "thunderbolt," a traditional belief. Authorities have not confirmed this claim, and no official medical explanation has been provided for his death.

The Osun State Police Command has cautioned the public against sharing unverified information.