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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Landlord burns tenant’s 3-yr-old son to death in Ogun
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