The deceased was said to have committed suicide after efforts to ensure that her elder brother stops molesting her proved abortive in Ikorodu-West Local Council Development Area.
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It was gathered that after all efforts failed, the lady who was described as gentle by neighbours, got fed up and consumed a substance that was believed to be a poisonous liquid.
An eyewitness who narrated the development said that Sherifah was discovered writhing in pains and was promptly rushed to the hospital for treatment by residents.
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He added that the 23-year-old, who had visible marks indicating assault on her right thigh, died a few minutes before they could get to a hospital in the council.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Bala Elkana, assured newsmen that he would get back to them with details of the report.
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