Two suspects detained in connection with the death of Ifeanyi Adeleke, son of Davido, may remain in police custody until they are cleared by an autopsy report.
According to PUNCH Metro, the nanny and the cook were directly in charge of Ifeanyi’s welfare, adding that they might also be liable for negligence.
“The cook and the nanny were the ones directly with the child, so, they are guilty of negligence until the autopsy is conducted. During investigation, we have suspects, and depending on the case, the suspects may or may not be released.
“So far, the family has not objected to the autopsy, but how fast it will be done depends on the hospital. But the next move is to review the CCTV at the house.”
After Ifeanyi’s corpse was recovered from the swimming pool at his father’s residence in the Banana Island area of Lagos State, it was deposited in a mortuary for autopsy.
The police subsequently invited eight domestic workers and after interrogation, six of them were released.
However, two others, the nanny and the cook, were detained.
Contacted for a follow-up reaction, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the detention of the suspects, declined to give further details to avoid preempting investigation into the case.
Recall that Daniel, the first son of another music artiste, Dapo Adebanjo, aka D banj, also drowned in a swimming pool at his residence in Lagos in 2018.
Article updated 7 days ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
