Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a jilted lover, Deji Adenuga, who allegedly set ablaze the family house of his estranged lover, Titi Sarumi, leading to the death of eight persons.
The incident happened a fortnight ago in Igbodigo, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State.
According to the spokesman of the Ondo State Police Command, Femi Joseph, Adenuga was arrested on Monday.
Available information has it that he was picked up based on a tip-off by an informant.
Adenuga had reportedly fled the town after setting the house on Adetuwo Street ablaze at about 2am.
Five members of the family died on the spot, while the remaining three gave up the ghost at the hospital they were taken to for treatment.
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