A landlord in Ogun State has been arrested for allegedly burning his tenant's 3-year-old son to death over an argument with the tenant.
Sixty-five-year-old Joseph Olaleye has been arrested by the Ogun State Police command for allegedly setting ablaze the little boy at his Abdulahi Razaq residence in Olowosatide, Owode Ijako Ota in Ado-Odo Otta LGA of the state on Monday August 30.
Reports has it that Olaleye and the tenant were having an argument when he Olaleye threw an ignited Kerosene stove at the boy, causing severe injuries on the little boy and was later confirmed dead at a hospital where he was rushed to.
Muyiwa Adejobi, spokesperson of the state police command, in a statement, said 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,” the statement said.
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