Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old man for his alleged involvement in the death of his biological father in Oda Community, Akure South Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson of the Command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the incident in a statement he issued and made available to journalists in Akure on Thursday.
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According to Jimoh, the suspect allegedly engaged his father in a violent altercation which escalated into a physical assault.
“During the confrontation, the deceased reportedly sustained severe injuries, particularly to the head. He was immediately rushed to a medical facility for urgent medical attention.
“Sadly, despite efforts by medical personnel, the attending doctor confirmed him dead while receiving treatment,” the police PRO noted.
He further revealed that the suspect’s brother reported the incident to the police.
“Following a formal complaint lodged at the police station by one Daniel Moses, a son of the deceased and brother to the suspect, detectives promptly commenced investigation into the matter.
“Acting swiftly on the report, police operatives apprehended the suspect and took him into custody for questioning,” he said.
The police spokesperson informed that the remains of the deceased have been deposited at the mortuary, while the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
He said the suspect remains in police custody and will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
