Police arraigns woman for alleged murder of Nigerian in US

A woman simply identified as Ayriana Hamler has been arraigned by police in the United States for the alleged murder of a Nigerian, Rotimi Olaleye.

The 49-year-old was found lying on the ground next to his vehicle in a parking lot in Houston, Texas, on January 8.

Footage of a surveillance camera showed the suspect getting out of her vehicle to enter the victim’s car.

A disagreement later ensued between the pair and at some point Olaleye got out of his vehicle and fell to the ground.

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Police officers got to the scene and found the Nigerian who was without trouser bleeding.

Court documents revealed on Tuesday that the deceased was shot in the chest multiple times.

According to the police, two 40-caliber shell casings were found inside the victim’s car.

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