Landlady arrested for allegedly poisoning tenants 3-year-old son in Ondo

Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested Nafisat Lateef, a 40-year-old landlady, for allegedly poisoning a three-year-old son of her tenant over a minor disagreement in the Odigbo council area of Ondo State.

The incident was reported at the Odigbo Police Division by the victim’s mother, Rofiyat, aged 32, both residents of Omifon, Odigbo.

According to a police source, the incident occurred at about 8:30 a.m., when the suspect allegedly gave the victim, identified as Abdulrasheed, a liquid substance suspected to be poisonous.

“The act was reportedly carried out following a misunderstanding between the complainant and the suspect, who is the complainant’s landlady.

“Shortly after consuming the substance, the child began vomiting and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where he received medical attention.

Police detectives, it was learnt during a swift and intelligence-led operation, arrested the suspect and recovered the liquid substance.

DSP Jimoh Abayomi, the state police public relations officer, said that the suspect is currently in police custody and has made useful statements.

Abayomi added that “investigation is ongoing, and the case will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation.

He advised residents of the state to avoid landlord–tenant disputes, warning that such disagreements often lead to poor coexistence and could escalate into criminal acts.

The image maker reassured members of the public that the State Police Command remained readily available to respond promptly to all complaints and is fully committed to ensuring justice in all cases.

He urged the good people of Ondo State to remain law-abiding and to continue cooperating with the police by providing timely and credible information that will aid crime prevention and the protection of lives and property throughout the state.