Father smashes baby’s skull, burns house, blames evil spirits

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2 years ago

April 7, 2022

Benedict Anieze

A father, Benedict Anieze, has smashed the skull of his one-month-old baby at their residence in the Pipeline area of Idimu, Lagos State.

PUNCH Metro gathered that Benedict was at home with his family on Sunday, April 3, when he suddenly picked up his baby girl and forcefully smashed her head on the ground.

The victim’s skull was said to have broken, as she died on the spot.

However, in a bid to conceal the crime, Benedict reportedly set the apartment ablaze and took to his heels.

It was learnt that his wife, Promise, ran out of the apartment to alert their neighbours to the fire and the death of her baby.

Our correspondent gathered that the neighbours put out the fire and found the baby lying motionless on the floor of the apartment.

The victim’s mother, who was said to be inconsolable, lamented the circumstances surrounding her baby’s death.

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A source, while condemning Benedict’s action, said his wife was a minor.

The source said, “The mother of the baby was jittery because of what happened; she was at home with her husband when he suddenly carried the baby and smashed her on the ground.

“He even set the house on fire after what he did. He wanted to conceal the crime but the neighbours, who saw the fire, quickly intervened and put it out. The mother of the baby is just 17-year-old.”

Angered by the incident, the neighbours were said to have urged the distraught mother to report the incident to the nearest police station.

While some of them accompanied her to the station, others formed a search party to look for the suspect.

PUNCH Metro obtained a picture of the lifeless remains of the one-month-old baby.

Bloodstain was seen at the site of the baby’s broken skull.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident.

He stated that the police alongside neighbours tracked down the suspect to a location in the area, where he was arrested.

The PPRO noted that the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba, for further investigation.

Hundeyin said, “There was no argument between him and his wife. He said he was possessed by evil spirits when he smashed the baby on the ground. He also set the house ablaze and ran away.

“The wife cried out and after putting out the fire, they brought her to the station. The police alongside neighbours tracked him down to the place where he was arrested.

“The corpse has been deposited at the Yaba General Hospital’s morgue.”

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It was gathered that three CJTF members were also taken away by the bandits.

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The CJTF source added that Isa LGA is a stronghold of bandits and very dangerous for security operatives.

“We lost nine members in an ambush in Isa LGA, many others were wounded and three others were abducted in the attack after our members received a distress call to support security operatives.

“We received the sad news two days ago. Since the beginning of this year, when we were asked by the state government to deploy our members to support the troops in the fight against banditry in the North-West.”

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In a statement issued by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful, said: “The sit-at-home is an annual event held on May 30th to remember the men and women who died during the Nigerian civil war between 1967 and 1970.

“IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi OkwuChukwu Kanu, urged all Biafrans, friends of Biafra, and residents in Biafra Land to observe the sit-at-home and reflect on the sacrifices made by the fallen heroes.

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IPOB also called on Christians and traditional worshipers to use the day to pray for the fallen heroes and for Biafra’s independence from Nigeria.

The group warned residents to avoid loitering and stay indoors from 6 am to 6 pm to avoid any confrontation with security forces.

“IPOB members in diaspora are encouraged to organize peaceful rallies and seminars to raise awareness about the Biafran struggle and the ongoing genocide against the Biafran people.

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According to NAN, the police charged 35-year-old peter with two counts of felony and arson.

The Magistrate, Mr M. Mudashiru, who did not take the defendant’s plea due to want in jurisdiction, ordered that he should be remanded in Abolongo Correctional facility, Oyo Town.

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Oluwadare said after he set the building on fire, it also spread to the next property belonging to Bose Ali ‘ F’ and also destroyed property worth N3.5 million.

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