The man suspected of butchering his mistress in Ibadan, Oyo State, Ashimiyu Ayantayo, has allegedly committed suicide in police cell.
Ayantayo, who was held in the custody of the Special Anti Robbery Squad in the state capital, was said to have hung himself.
He was arrested on suspicion that he beheaded and cut off the arms of Sakiratu Emiola on Thursday.
This was after he had sex with her in his house in Yemetu, Ibadan.
Ayantayo, however, claimed that Emiola died as a result of a charm placed on her by her husband.
He said it was after she died that he tried to hide the death by butchering her.
His friend who bought the sack in which Emiola’s remains were packed by Ayantayo, Isiaka Akanbi, was also arrested.
The Commissioner, Oyo State Police Command, Mallam Tambari Mohammed, confirmed the incident.
Mohammed said those on duty when Ayantayo reportedly hung himself had been queried.