Woman arrested for scalding man with hot oil in Ekiti




Thursday, October 23, 2025 - A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has ordered the remand of a 27-year-old woman, Ajirotutu Bosede at the Correctional Centre over alleged inhuman act resulting in grievous harm.

The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendant, on October 3, 2025 at about 12:00 hours (noon) at Matthew Street, Ado-Ekiti, unlawfully poured hot red oil on the body of one Emmanuel Ogunleye, inflicting grievous harm and life-threatening injuries.

Inspector Oriyomi further stated that the defendant, on the same date, time, and place, conducted herself in a manner likely to cause a breach of peace in the society. 

Counsel to the defendant, Barrister Adedayo Awe, urged the court to admit his client to bail. 

The Chief Magistrate, Mr. Abayomi Adeosun, ordered the remand of the defendant at the Correctional Centre until November 21, for hearing.

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