Tragedy as Woman Dies Over N15,000 Refund For Not Satisfying Customer
- Tragedy reportedly struck in a brothel in the Cathedral area of Akure in Ondo state capital on Sunday, June 29, 2025
- A sex worker lost her life after a dispute over a 15,000 refund for not satisfying a male customer during love-making
- The state police public relations officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, said an investigation into the incident has been launched
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Akure, Ondo state - Police operatives have arrested three suspects over the death of a sex worker at a brothel in the Cathedral area of Akure in Ondo state.
The tragic incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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As reported by The Punch, sources said the dispute began when a male customer demanded a refund of ₦15,000.
The male customer claimed he was not satisfied with the service after the sex worker complained of weakness during intimacy.
Eyewitnesses at the scene said the situation escalated into a heated verbal and physical confrontation despite the brothel manager’s intervention.
The male customer was said to have returned shortly after with a group of men, attempting to forcibly retrieve the money.
”He subsequently fled the premises, only to return shortly after with a group of miscreants believed to be his associates, with the intent of forcibly retrieving the said amount."
Brothel worker dies during dispute over refund
The brothel manager alerted the police, and a patrol team from A Division arrived at the scene, arresting three suspects while the others fled.
During the incident, the sex worker's health reportedly deteriorated and she was rushed to a nearby hospital in Lafe. She was then transferred to the police hospital in Akure, where she was confirmed dead on arrival.
The state police spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed that efforts were ongoing to arrest two additional suspects still at large.
“The names of those involved are being withheld pending further investigation.”
Olayinka further stated that the sex worker’s body had been deposited at the State Specialist Hospital morgue for autopsy.
He added that the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, had ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a detailed probe.
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In related coverage, operatives of the Lagos state police command arrested a hotel manager over an unidentified woman's death.
The state police public relations officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the lover fled after the woman he took for a short rest died.
Amid an official probe, Hundeyin stated the body had been deposited at mortuary of the Mainland General Hospital in Yaba.
Sex workers play vital societal role – Expert
Reacting to the incident, sociologist and anthropologist Chukwuebuka Okoye said sex workers are part of society and deserve recognition, not stigma.
Okoye, who spoke with Legit.ng, emphasised that sex workers should not be excluded from social protection or public sympathy.
“Sex workers are part of the society and they are playing a very important role in the society,” he said.
He furthered that it is:
“Justified by Functionist theory that acknowledges the importance of different roles individuals play in the society, either good or bad, based on moral standards.”
He called for justice in the case, stressing that the woman had committed no crime:
“The client is a prime suspect, and I believe the police will do their work. Life is precious, and the lady did not break any law. Justice must and should be served.
Woman flees as police inspector dies in hotel
Legit.ng also reported that the Lagos state police command was thrown into mourning after the death of Inspector Haruna Mohammed.
The police officer was found dead in a hotel room located at Anthony Uzum Estate, Oyeyemi Akute in Ogun state, in February 2025.
The state police public relations officer, Omolola Odutola, shared more details about the tragic incident as an investigation began.
Editorial assistant Ololade Olatimehin provided exclusive commentary from a sociologist for this report.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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