Woman is charged over fire deaths

Bola Ejifunmilayo and daughter FiyinThe bodies of Bola Ejifunmilayo and daughter Fiyin were found the day after the fire

A Northamptonshire woman has been charged with killing a mother and child who were found dead in a Milton Keynes flat after a fire.

Bola Ejifunmilayo, 29, and her three-year-old daughter Fiyin died in the multiple-occupancy house in Fishermead Boulevard on 5 September.

Their bodies were found a day later.

Barbara Zhanje, 48, of Rockingham Road, Corby, is due before Milton Keynes magistrates to face two charges of manslaughter.

The family said in a statement Mrs Ejifunmilayo was “affectionate with a joyful spirit” and Fiyin had been looking forward to starting school next week.

“Bola had a pure mind and was a loving mother,” the statement said.

“She had many friends within Milton Keynes, especially Fishermead, and was always willing to help others.”

Her family described her as a devoted Christian who attended the Redeemed Christian Church of God and was part of its choir.

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