Controversy trails the death early Monday morning (Easter Monday) of Chief Love Shimite, Special Adviser on Trade and Export to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
Newsmata.com.ng reports that the state Police Command has taken late Shimite’s husband into custody following alleged threat by her family who suspected foul play. Sources say she died after a brief illness.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Command, Bright Edafe, said Shimite was confirmed dead at the hospital where she was taken.
Edafe also clarified that her husband was not arrested but placed in protective custody following threats reportedly made against him.
According to the police spokesperson, “He (the husband) was the one who called to report that his wife died early this morning and that he was receiving threats from her family, who feared he might be attacked. It was on this basis that we went to his house and brought him in for his own safety.”
Edafe however disclosed that the deceased’s family later lodged a formal complaint with the police, expressing suspicion that the husband may have had a role in her death.
“We are currently investigating. In situations like this, only an autopsy can determine whether the death was natural or due to other causes”, he stated.