The Ondo State Police has arrested Bosede Iluyemi, a middle-aged trader, for allegedly killing her elder sister, Omowumi Tewogboye, over a dispute involving an ₦800 debt related to unpaid tomatoes and pepper. The investigation is ongoing.

The incident occurred on September 6, 2025, around 8:00 PM in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, Nigeria. Bosede Iluyemi, a middle-aged trader who sells vegetables, confronted her 35-year-old elder sister, Omowumi Tewogboye, demanding repayment of ₦800 (about $0.48 USD) for tomatoes and pepper that Omowumi had purchased on credit from her. What began as a verbal argument over the outstanding debt quickly escalated into a physical altercation.

During the struggle, Bosede reportedly grabbed Omowumi’s clothes, causing her to fall and sustain severe head injuries.Eyewitnesses and neighbors rushed Omowumi to a nearby hospital, but she was pronounced dead on arrival. The tragedy has shocked the local community, with many describing it as a needless loss triggered by economic hardship and the escalating cost of living in Nigeria, where even small debts can strain family ties.The Ondo State Police Command responded promptly to reports of the incident.

Police spokesperson DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola confirmed Bosede’s arrest at the scene, and she remains in custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Akure. Preliminary investigations suggest the death was involuntary manslaughter resulting from the fall, but a full autopsy and further inquiries are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances and any potential charges, which could include culpable homicide not punishable by death under Nigerian law. No trial date has been set yet.The family and community are mourning Omowumi, who leaves behind relatives devastated by the event.