The Osun State Police Command has arrested a woman following the death of a vigilante member identified as Sunday, popularly known as Apetu, in Ile-Ife.
Drivetvnews gathered that the incident reportedly occurred around 2:30pm on Sunday in the Odi-Olokun area of Ile-Ife after the man had a sexual encounter with the woman.
A video circulating on social media showed the man in apparent distress at Ooni Ilare Street, where he was reportedly pleading for assistance before his condition worsened.
According to a situation report attributed to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Apetu was found in severe distress shortly after the encounter. He was reportedly gasping and screaming before eventually dying.
His remains were subsequently deposited at the morgue of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex in Ile-Ife.
The woman was later taken into custody at the Moore Police Division as authorities commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
There have been claims among some residents that Apetu died as a result of what they described as a traditional “thunderbolt.” However, authorities have not confirmed the claim, and no medical or scientific evidence has established such a belief as the cause of his death.
A senior police officer confirmed that the command was aware of reports circulating on social media but cautioned the public against spreading unverified information.
Police and relevant medical authorities are expected to establish the actual cause of death as the investigation continues.
