Jacqueline Bolling Elton, a 60-year-old American woman, has passed away in Warri, Delta State.

She was said to have given up in the house of a 39-year-old man, Alawode Olaide, her boyfriend, who she came from America to visit.

Elton was said to have arrived Warri on September 15 to spend time with Olaide who she met on social media.

Reports indicated that on September 29, at 3:00 pm, she suddenly took ill and was rushed to a private hospital in Otokutu, near Warri.

“She was later referred to Central Hospital, Warri, where doctors confirmed her dead on arrival.

“Her remains have been deposited at the Central Hospital Mortuary for autopsy. The incident was reported to police authorities, who visited the scene and arrested Olaide for interrogation,” a source revealed.

The source also said the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, for further investigation.

Delta Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, when contacted, confirmed the development.

He also confirmed the boyfriend’s arrest, adding that investigation is ongoing.