Tragedy struck in Ondo State on New Year’s day,
as a 13 year-old boy, Ibitayo Samson, was clubbed
to death with pestle over an argument on roasting
of a goat for the celebration.
the early hours of the new year in Aje Quarters,
Okeagbe Akoko area of the state.
The mother of the deceased Ibitayo Oluwatoyin, a
member of Cherubim&Seraphim church was said to
have reported the incident at the Police Station.
Mrs Ibitayo was said to have told the police that
her son was murdered by one Oladejo Iskilu, 24, of
Aje Quarters Okeagbe Akoko, over an argument on
the owner of a tyre for roasting of the new year
goat.
Sources say the deceased was attacked with a
pestle while they were arguing on who owns the
tyre.
“Abusive words were exchanged by the two boys
before the suspect ran into the house and came out
to attack the deceased,” a source said.
Eyewitnesses say the deceased was rushed to a
private hospital in the town, after sustaining serious
injuries on the head, He died the following morning.
Confirming the death Police Public Relations Officer
in the state, Wole Ogodo said that the suspect has
been arrested and is in detention.
He added that the case has been transferred to the
State Criminal Investigation Department, CID, for
further investigation.
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