An 18 year old boy, Olalekan Adetoyinbo has been arrested by the Police in Ilesa, Osun State for allegedly killing his 56 year old father, Ayodele Adetoyinbo. The boy who is currently in detention allegedly killed his father on Wednesday, 13th November at Irojo area of Ilesa.
The suspect was arrested by police detectives attached to ‘B’ Division, Ijamo, Ilesa and he had confessed to the dastardly act.
In his confessional statement which was made available to newsmen, the suspect claimed that his father accused him of stealing six empty kegs when he returned from school on the fateful day, a situation which caused a serious argument between them.
He said the argument which ensued between them prompted him to hit his father with a concrete block on the head.
According to the suspect, his late father sustained severe injuries which eventually led to his death.
It was gathered that the security operatives were immediately contacted and the victim was taken to the state Hospital where he was confirmed dead.
The corpse of the late Adetoyinbo according to the Police is at the Wesley Guild Hospital for autopsy.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), for the state Police Command, Mrs. Folasade Odoro confirmed the incident, saying that the Police are already investigating the matter.
Odoro said the Commissioner of Police has directed that diligent investigation be conducted into the matter, adding that the suspect would be charged to court at the conclusion of investigation.
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