In a classic case of a fight gone wrong, Mr Akideju threw a punch at the deceased, a retired civil servant, who subsequently collapsed and died. Mr Osunkalu owned a two-storey building located at 17, Ayeferere, Street in Ondo town and had rented out an apartment within the complex to Mr Akideji.
Following the incident, the suspect is being interrogated at the homicide section of the police command and is likely to be charged to court soon. Apparently the argument started with officials of Benin Electricity Distribution Company brought a bill to the house and the deceased invited all tenants for talks on how to settle it.
One police source said that an argument over the settlement of the bill ensued between the suspect and the landlord who gave an ultimatum that all tenants should contribute their share within 24 hours. He was said to have expressed concern over the huge amount owed and directed that all tenants endeavour to pay by all means to avoid disconnection by the electricity company.
However, an argument reportedly ensued when the suspect said that the ultimatum could not be met by the tenants. His landlord reportedly tongue lashed him and held him by his shirt for several minutes.
As they fought, the intervention of other tenants failed to separate them, following which the suspect reportedly punched Mr Osunkalu and he slumped. He was rushed to the state Specialist Hospital in Ondo town, where he was later confirmed dead by the medical personnel on duty.
Chief Superintendent Kunle Omisakin, the divisional police officer at the Enuowa Police Station, where the matter was reported, confirmed the incident. He added that the suspect has been transferred to the homicide section for further investigations, while the remains of the deceased has been deposited at the morgue for an autopsy.
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