The father of the viral 'mummy calm down' boy has broken his silence following the unexpected demise of his wife, Toluige Olokobi Babalola. However, his account of the tragic incident in Benin City, Edo State, differs from the version reported by their neighbors.
Lawal, the husband, claimed that upon returning from the market, he found their two-year-old child crying. Rushing inside, he discovered his wife hanging from a rope tied to the ceiling. He promptly loosened the rope and sought help from neighbors, who assisted in removing it from his wife's neck.
Contrary to Lawal's account, neighbors assert that when they responded to his cries for help, they found him lying on top of his wife, with no mention of a rope. This conflicting testimony has added complexity to the investigation into Toluige's death.
Toluige gained internet fame in 2021 with her son in a viral video where the little boy pleaded, “Be calming down and rest a little.” The shocking news of her death emerged when a Twitter user revealed that Toluige allegedly committed suicide in Benin, Edo State, for reasons yet unknown.
Amidst conflicting accounts, the Edo State Police Command has initiated a thorough investigation. The Commissioner of Police, Muhammed Dankwara, ordered the case's transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further examination.
Police recovered the rope and a purported suicide note, allegedly written by Toluige. However, upon inspecting the deceased’s body, no signs of violence were found, leaving investigators puzzled. The absence of physical evidence intensifies the need for a comprehensive investigation to unveil the truth behind Toluige’s tragic demise.
