By Damilola Origbemisuyi, Akure
Ondo State Police Command has arrested a father, Monday Elela, for allegedly killing his 14-year-old son, Tope, at Ajowa-Akoko, Akoko North West Local Government Area of the state.
Elela was one of the 25 suspects paraded in Akure, the state capital, by the Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi, for various crimes, including murder, cultism, house breaking and stealing.
The suspect and his wife were alleged to have killed their son and buried him in a shallow grave behind their house. While the wife escaped from the town, the Police arrested the father.
The police Commissioner disclosed that the tragic incident occurred on December 30.
The Police Commissioner said “The police received an anonymous tip-off that one Elela Monday, residing in Ajowa Akoko, killed his 14-year old son, Tope Elela, and buried him in a shallow grave.”
“Upon arrest, the suspect admitted during interrogation that his son’s involvement in criminal activities brought embarrassment to the family. To stop the disgrace, he and his wife decided to kill him”, he said.
The Commissioner further provided an update on the recent cult clash in Owo town, which claimed four lives.
He revealed that 25 suspects had been arrested so far, including a 28-year old cult member, Olamide Ogunseyila, who confessed to his involvement in the activities.
“The suspects are undergoing thorough interrogation to determine their specific roles in the crisis. Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to apprehend Steven Dada, also known as ‘Ogodo,’ and other individuals connected to the criminal acts,” Afolabi added.
He reassured residents of the state of the police command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property. He also urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies promptly.
