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Nike Azeez: arrested
Nike Azeez: arrested

By Cyriacus Izuekwe

The police have  arrested the woman  who allegedly set her tenant’s apartment ablaze in Ijegun Lagos State western Nigeria.

Police sources confirmed  that Mrs Nike Azeez was arrested at her hide out in Alakuko area, a suburb  of Lagos.

She has been  detained at Isheri Oshun police division where the matter was initially reported.

According to police, the matter would likely be transferred at SCID Panti, Yaba for further investigation.

The victim, Adeleke Shakiru confirmed the arrest to our reporter after  he was invited to the station by the IPO.

The police had earlier declared Nike wanted after she fled after setting the victim’s apartment.

Her husband, Jamiu Azeez had been ealier  been detained at Isheri Oshun division before his wife arrest.

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