The Delta State Police Command is investigating the death of a 60-year-old American woman, Jacqueline Bolling Elton, who died mysteriously in Warri, Delta State.
She reportedly died in the house of a 39-year-old man, Alawode Olaide, her boyfriend.
Elton arrived in Warri on September 15, to spend time with Olaide, whom she met through social media. Reports indicate that on September 29, at 3:00 p.m., she suddenly took ill and was rushed to a private hospital in Otokutu, near Warri.
“She was later referred to Central Hospital, Warri, where doctors confirmed her dead on arrival. Her remains have been deposited at the Central Hospital Mortuary for autopsy. The incident was reported to police authorities, who visited the scene and placed Olaide in custody for interrogation,” a source disclosed.
Another source said the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
When contacted, Delta Police public relations officer (PPRO), SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the death and the arrest of Olaide. He said the investigation is ongoing.