Police Arrest The Husband of Dead LUTH Consultant

                             


The Police have arrested Dr Femi Thomas the husband of Late Lagos University Teaching Hospital LUTH Consultant, who is a paediatrician,over her suspicious death,he was transfered   to the State Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department, SCIID, Yaba Lagos.

Dr Thomas submitted himself to the Police Station in Ajao estate Moment his wife was pronounced dead,he told Police that his wife must have committed suicide,maintaining his innocence.
His Arrest was cornfirmed by the Lagos state Police command Spokesman Mr Joe Offor.
However, The Management of LUTH released a Statement signed by the Chief Medical Director, LUTH, Prof Chris Bode appealing to the public from speculation about the death of the Consultant.

The statement read: “On Tuesday, 14th October 2015, Dr (Mrs) Hestia Idiodi-Thomas, a young Consultant Paediatric Surgeon and staff of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital was brought to the LUTH Accidents and Emergency Department following  injuries sustained in  tragic circumstances within her home environment.

“ All efforts at resuscitating her failed and she was pronounced dead. The untimely death of this mother of two was a rude shock to her colleagues and the entirety of the LUTH community.
“The police were promptly informed and a Coroner’s inquest into the case is almost completed.
“Dr Heista Idiodi-Thomas was beloved by her colleagues, patients and all members of LUTH community who admired her dedication to duty, her gentle ever-smiling mien and humility to all. We shall all miss her.
“While we pray for the repose of her soul, we appeal to all to refrain from any speculations about the cause of death until the coroner’s verdict has been pronounced.
“We therefore implore the press and the general public to please respect the memory of this rare gem and leave the family to mourn as they should during this difficult period”.