A 43-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly killed his older brother, Mustapha Amidu, who he accused of “shooting him” in a dream.
This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ibadan by the Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka.
“The tragic incident was reported at the Ago-Amodu Divisional Police Headquarters by one Badmus Yunisa of Alegunlode Compound, Sepeteri area of Oyo State,” Olayinka said. “The suspect allegedly approached the deceased where he was seated, picked up a heavy rock, struck him on the head, and fled the scene immediately.”
He stated that the victim was promptly rushed to Ileri-Oluwa Hospital, Sepeteri, for medical attention, where he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.
“Upon receiving the report, a team of police operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer, Ago-Amodu Division, visited both the scene of the incident and the hospital as part of preliminary investigative procedures. The suspect has since been arrested and has confessed to the crime. He is currently cooperating with investigators,” Olayinka added.
Olayinka further noted that the State Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a discreet and comprehensive investigation.
