Ilorin, Kwara State — A 17-year-old boy named Malik has been arrested by the Kwara State Police Command for allegedly stabbing his father’s mistress, Mrs. Falilat Yusuf, to death in the Gaa Akanbi area of Ilorin.
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The brutal incident occurred around 2 PM on Friday, June 13, 2025, sending shockwaves through the Danialu community.
The deceased, popularly known as Iya Ganiyat, was reportedly attacked with a sharp object, sustaining multiple stab wounds to the neck before being found lifeless in her home.
According to a report by Daily Trust, the Kwara Police Command spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed the arrest on Tuesday, June 17.
She revealed that swift police intervention saved the suspect from being lynched by enraged community members who caught him attempting to flee the scene. “The suspect is currently in custody, and investigation is ongoing,” she stated.
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Witnesses said Malik had previously been barred from visiting the compound due to accusations of theft and prior confrontations with the victim.
The deceased’s son, Teslim, who discovered the gruesome scene, recounted how he saw Malik behaving suspiciously near their residence moments before the crime was discovered.
“I saw Malik near the house making strange signs. I didn’t understand what he was doing. When I walked in and saw my mother covered in blood, I screamed,” Teslim told reporters.
Malik allegedly returned to the scene shortly after the crime, wearing different clothes but still with visible bloodstains on his shoes.
This led to his arrest by neighbours, who restrained him and handed him over to the police.
Eyewitnesses claimed the suspect made confessional statements at the scene, admitting he had unresolved issues with the deceased.
However, the motive behind the shocking attack remains unclear, pending police investigation.
Mrs. Falilat Yusuf was buried over the weekend in Ilorin in accordance with Islamic rites. Her death has left the community in mourning, with friends and relatives describing her as a peaceful and hardworking woman.
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The incident has reignited concerns over youth violence and domestic disputes in Nigerian communities, as residents call for thorough investigation and justice for the deceased.
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