According to Punch Newspaper, a preliminary autopsy report on late Ronke Shonde has said the victim was not killed by the marks of violence on her. The result, which was still sketchy, showed that the cause of the death might be more complex than earlier thought.
Her husband, Lekan, 51, had been alleged to have beaten her to death at their home in Lagos, some days back, but he denied complicity in the death. A source told Punch that the report was still being compiled, adding that only a phase had been completed.
He said, “As of now, the report showed that the marks of violence on the victim have nothing to do with her death. Other areas are still being explored. The actual thing that killed her has not been stated.”
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dolapo Badmos, also said: “I just spoke with the people in charge now and they said the result is not complete yet. I will advise we exercise patience and caution. The police are also monitoring the case and we intend to get the report soon. This will be disclosed to the public.”
