By Emmanuel Bello
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 49-year-old man for the alleged murder of his 15-year-old son.
A release by the Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem states that the suspect subsequently buried the corpse within their family compound at Uhe Community, in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State.
According to the statement, operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer in the area, acting on credible information, proceeded to the scene, where the information was confirmed.
Preliminary findings reveal that the suspect assaulted his son with a stick leading to the boy’s death.
The deceased’s grandmother, as well as the suspect’s mother, an 82-year-old woman who resides in the same house, provided useful information to the Police.
The statement observes that following due administrative procedures, the grave was exhumed, photographs taken, and the stick allegedly used in committing the offence was recovered as an exhibit.
It further says the suspect has been arrested and is currently in custody, while investigation is ongoing.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, has directed that the case be transferred to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for thorough investigation and onward prosecution.
CP Agbonika warned against all forms of violence and urged residents to promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest Police Station.
