Why Ruth Matete can't bury husband just yetMusician Ruth Matete and her late husband John Apewajoye at an event in January 2020. [File, Standard]Police have declared the probe into the death of gospel musician Ruth Matete’s husband, John Apewajoye, will remain open.This is despite findings by an autopsy that Apewajoye sustained severe body burns that caused his death. SEE ALSO: Homicide detectives to probe death of Ruth Matete’s husbandAt least 10 witnesses, including first responders, have recorded statements with the police over the incident. The Nigerian High Commission had asked the officers from Directorate of Criminal Investigations not to release the body to Ms Matete for burial. The musician has protested the move and has been engaging all concerned parties to be allowed to bury her husband.

Source: Standard Digital April 28, 2020 05:15 UTC