A 17-year-old mother, Deola, has reportedly taken her own life following a misunderstanding with her husband, Seyi, over the measurement of rice for their child.
The incident occurred in the Labi community, Akinyele Local Government Area, Oyo State, and she was buried on Tuesday.
According to sources, Deola consumed insecticide after a row with her husband over the two cups of rice she was preparing for their child.
A family source, speaking anonymously, said, “The disagreement was minor. The husband advised her to measure two cups of rice for herself and the child, but she became upset.”
To avoid further tension, the husband left home, and Deola proceeded with cooking and taking their child to school. Upon her return, she ingested insecticide.
“After she became weak and started vomiting, we called her husband. She was rushed to a hospital, but despite efforts, she passed away,” another family source said.
Deola was laid to rest the following day, but as of press time, the state police spokesperson, Adewale Osifeso, could not be reached for comment.