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American woman dies in Warri during visit to companion
American woman dies in Warri during visit to companion
By: Zagazola Makama
A 60-year-old American woman, Jacqueline Bolling Elton, has died in Warri, Delta State, during a visit to her male companion.
Elton was said to have arrived Warri on Sept. 15 to spend time with her friend, Alawode Olaide, 39.
Reports indicate that on Sept. 29, at about 3:00 p.m., she suddenly took ill and was rushed to a private hospital in Otokutu. She was later referred to the Central Hospital, Warri, where doctors confirmed her dead on arrival.
The incident was reported to the authorities, who visited the scene and placed Olaide in custody for interrogation.
Her remains have been deposited at the Central Hospital Mortuary for autopsy, while the case is to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
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