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A 16-year-old suspect, Aisha Suleiman, has been arrested by the police in Edo State in relation to the deaths of five individuals.
The tragic incident occurred in the Afashio community of Uzairue, Etsako West Local Government Area, on October 26, when Emmanuel Elogie, 19, and four of his friends, including a female, were found dead in their apartment.
According to police spokesperson Moses Yamu, the situation was reported to the Jattu police division by Elogie Ezekiel, who discovered that his son and the four others, including his girlfriend, Ada Samule, were lifeless when he arrived home.
The victims were subsequently taken to a hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
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On October 29, police were alerted that Aisha Suleiman was allegedly about to be attacked by locals who believed she had poisoned the group.
Officers intervened and safely transported her to the police station.
The case has since been referred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a thorough investigation.
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Commissioner of Police, Umoru Peter Ozigi emphasized the importance of determining the cause of death, stating that all efforts will be made to uncover the truth behind this tragic event.
