17-year-old boy accused of stabbing his father’s wife to death in Ilorin

Monday, June 16, 2025 - A 17-year-old boy, identified simply as Malik, has been accused of fatally stabbing his father’s wife, Falilat Yusuf, at the Danialu, Gaa Akanbi area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.

The incident reportedly occurred shortly after the conclusion of Friday’s congregational prayers.

A neighbour, who requested anonymity, said, “A woman was stabbed to death in her house. I am not sure of the exact time, but it was around 2pm when I heard people screaming and rushing to the house. She is popularly known as Iya Ganiyat and her husband is Alhaji Gani.

“She was stabbed multiple times on her neck allegedly by a young man, who is the son of her husband’s concubine. The boy has been arrested and taken to the police station.”

Residents disclosed on Sunday that Malik, whose mother is reportedly intended to become the second wife of the deceased woman’s husband, resided within the same vicinity but in a separate apartment also rented by their mutual husband.

Teslim, one of the sons of the deceased, said the suspect had been previously warned not to come to their home due to recurring theft-related concerns. He said, “The moment our eyes met, he ran away. When I entered the house, I found my mother in a pool of blood. I raised an alarm that attracted the neighbours and family members.

“Malik returned shortly after, having changed his clothes. Traces of blood were found on his shoes before he was apprehended and handed over to the police.”

Another resident, Mrs Omotayo, said the deceased, a potato seller, had left her shop earlier due to threats and rising tension.

The body of Falilat Yusuf has since been buried in line with Islamic rites.

When contacted, the spokesperson for the Kwara State Police Command, SP Ejire Adeyemi Adetoun, neither confirmed nor denied the incident but requested a message.

She had yet to respond to the text message sent to her as at the time of filing this report.