Ex-convict beats girlfriend to d3ath after she demanded a refund of N100,000 he had borrowed

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old ex-convict for beating his girlfriend to d3ath in Idanre Local Government Area of the state. 

The spokesperson of the command, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 said the suspect, Omokinwa Ademola, repeatedly assaulted Joy Jimoh, after she demanded the refund of N100,000 he had borrowed from her. 

“The Ondo State Police Command wishes to inform members of the public that on the 7th of October, 2025, at about 1730 hours, one Ngozi Gregory, female, aged 45 years, reported at the Idanre Divisional Police Headquarters that one Omokinwa Ademola, male, aged 37 years and an ex-convict, assaulted his girlfriend, Joy Jimoh, female, over a disagreement concerning the refund of the sum of one hundred thousand naira (N100,000) which he had earlier borrowed from her,” the statement read. 

"The report revealed that during the altercation, the suspect became violent and repeatedly assaulted the victim until she became unconscious. She was immediately rushed to the hospital for medical attention, where she was sadly confirmed d3ad by a medical practitioner. 

"Upon receipt of the information, the Divisional Police Officer, Idanre Division, promptly led a team of detectives to the scene, where the suspect was arrested. 

"The remains of the deceased were thereafter deposited at the morgue for post-mortem examination, while preliminary investigation commenced at the Division.

"The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Adebowale Lawal, psc+, mnips, has strongly condemned the dastard act of violence that led to the unfortunate d3ath of the victim. 

"He reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring justice is served, emphasizing that acts of domestic violence and brutality will not be tolerated under any guise. 

“Consequently, the Commissioner has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) for discreet and comprehensive investigation to ensure a thorough and professional handling of the matter.”