Ogun Man Arrested Over Alleged Killing of Neighbour After ‘Rough Play’ With Child

Ogun Man Arrested Over Alleged Killing of Neighbour After ‘Rough Play’ With Child

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old man, Edebiri Temitope, over the alleged killing of his 38-year-old neighbour, Oje Michael Eje, in the Mowe area of the state.

The incident reportedly followed a disagreement over Eje’s interaction with the suspect’s three-year-old child.

According to the police, Eje, a university graduate who studied Guidance and Counselling, was hugging and playing with the child when Temitope became upset, describing the interaction as rough play.

The suspect allegedly picked up a bamboo stick and repeatedly struck Eje. Police said the victim collapsed during the assault and later died from the injuries sustained.

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A relative of the deceased, quoted in additional reports, said Eje had returned from work when the child ran towards him and hugged him. He allegedly lifted the child playfully before entering his room.

The relative said Temitope later confronted Eje at his room, accusing him of playing roughly with the child. The account has not been independently verified.

Following the incident, the suspect reportedly fled the area with his family.

The police later arrested Temitope and transferred him to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation.

The police have not disclosed whether the suspect has been formally charged in court.

The investigation is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding Eje’s death and determine the appropriate legal action.

Ogun Man Arrested Over Alleged Killing of Neighbour After ‘Rough Play’ With Child