The Ogun State police command have arrested 65 year old
landlord, Joseph Olaleye (pictured above) for allegedly setting ablaze the 3
year old son of his tenant Abdulahi Razaq at his residence in Olowosatide,
Owode Ijako Ota in Ado Odo Otta LGA of the state on Monday August 30
The accused and the deceased father were having an argument
when the accused threw an ignited kerosene stove at the boy, causing severe
injuries on the little boy who was confirmed dead by a hospital where he was
immediately rushed to.
A statement from the spokesperson of the state police
command, Muyiwa Adejobi, says the accused will be charged to court soon
“The Commissioner
of Police Ogun State CP Abdulmajid Ali, who described the incident as
unfortunate, has directed that the suspect be charged to court after
investigation without any delay. The Police boss has however sympathised with
the family of the late young boy and assured them, as well as Good people of
Ogun state, of justice in the matter”.
Source: Vanguard
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