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American woman dies after falling ill at companion’s home
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Companion, Alawode Olaide, taken into custody for questioning
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State Criminal Investigation Department launches probe
A 60-year-old American woman, Jacqueline Bolling Elton, has died suddenly in Warri, Delta State, after travelling from the United States to visit her 39-year-old companion, Alawode Olaide.
Elton reportedly fell ill on September 29, 2025, around 3:00 p.m. at Olaide’s residence in Warri and was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Otokutu. Despite medical efforts, she was pronounced dead on arrival at the Central Hospital, Warri.
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Investigation Underway
Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. Olaide has been taken into custody for questioning, according to counterinsurgency expert Zagazola Makama.
The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) has vowed a thorough probe to determine the cause of death and ensure accountability.
Community Reaction
Elton’s sudden passing has sent shockwaves through the community. Friends, family, and acquaintances are grappling with the loss, expressing shock and mourning a life described as full of promise.
