A 29-year-old man, Olusegun Ogunleye, living in Ajao Estate, Lagos was said to have consumed a bowl of detergent to avoid arrest by soldiers. The soldiers were led to his apartment by his girlfriend, Blessing Gotam after he stole from her.
Ogunleye allegedly stole two phones – an Infinix valued at N46,000 and a Tecno valued at N23,000, and a bag containing clothes, perfume, cream, and other items, all taken from his girlfriend’s house in Epe when he went for a visit.
Reports said that when the soldiers arrived at his apartment, Ogunleye locked himself up in his room and drank the detergent. He eventually passed out and had to be rushed to a hospital where he is receiving treatment. It was also discovered that he is battling kidney failure and has been under the care of his mother, Victoria Ogunleye.
The Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos, Bala Elkana, says Ogunleye will eventually be charged for theft and attempted suicide once he recovers.
