MOWE, NIGERIA– The Ogun State Authorities Command has actually detained a 43-year-old guy, Edebiri Temitope, in connection with the death of his 38-year-old neighbour, Oje Michael Eje, in Mowe, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Location of the state.
Eje, a university graduate who apparently held a degree in Guidance and Counselling, apparently passed away after he was beaten with a bamboo stick following an argument over his interaction with the suspect’s three-year-old child.
According to the police, Eje had actually hugged and played with the child, an interaction that supposedly angered Temitope, who apparently described the way of play as “rough.”
The Ogun State Authorities Public Relations Officer, DSP Seyi Babaseyi, said the suspect apparently picked up a bamboo stick and repeatedly struck Eje till he collapsed and died.
Babaseyi said the event had at first led to the suspect being reported as having actually gone into hiding with his family.
However, in a subsequent upgrade on Friday, the authorities representative validated that Temitope had actually been apprehended in connection with Eje’s death.
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“Edebiri Temitope,’M’, aged 43 years, who was previously reported to be at big, has been arrested in connection with the death of Oje Michael Eje,’M’,” Babaseyi stated.
He added that the suspect had been transferred to the State Lawbreaker Examination Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for more examination.
The authorities said the incident followed a fight over Eje’s interaction with the suspect’s child.
According to the authorities account, Temitope became exasperated by what he thought about to be improper or rough play and apparently turned to physical violence.
The police have not revealed further information about the scenarios surrounding the death or whether the suspect has been formally charged in court.
The matter is now being examined by the State Criminal Investigation Department as authorities work to develop the full scenarios surrounding Eje’s death.
The arrest marks an advancement in the case after the suspect was initially reported to be at large following the occurrence.