Woman who burned son, daughter-in-law, grandchildren to death, is dead

Etim Ekpimah

The 75-year-old grandmother, Mrs Iforiti Oloro, who set her own son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren, ablaze in Ondo state, is dead.

It was learnt that she was rushed to a hospital for medical attention where she died.

Oloro had a week before next, set fire to her own son; Victor, her daughter-in-law, Racheal, and two grandchildren.

The bizarre took place in the Aponmu community, on the outskirts of Akure.

According to Daily Trust, the Septuagenarian also sustained some degrees of burns while carrying out the tragic incident.

A resident, who spoke under the condition of anonymity, confirmed the death of Mrs Oloro to DailyTrust reporter on Tuesday night.

“We have just been told now that the woman has given up the ghost in a hospital. The news is everywhere in the community,” she said.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ondo State Command, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed the news.

She said the woman died on Saturday evening in the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State.

“Yes, she is dead. She died on Saturday evening in the FMC, Owo, Ondo State,” she said.