Father, son ‘beat’ neighbour to death in Ogun

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 54-year-old man and his son for allegedly beating their neighbour to death.

Chizoke Obiadada and his 17-year-old son, Micheal Obiadada allegedly beat Tope Owoade, a 43-year-old housewife, to death over an argument.

The Police spokesman, Omolola Odutola, said the incident occurred on Thursday in the Sagamu area of the state.

According to her, the victim died from injuries inflicted on her by the duo of Chizoke and Micheal.

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Odutola said the deceased had cautioned the father and son against sitting on her table which she used in selling edible animal skin known as pomo.

She said the suspects were arrested following a complaint lodged at Ogijo Police Division by the husband of the deceased, Isiaka Owoade.

Quoting the husband, Odutola said due to the injury sustained, the wife was rushed to Main Frame Private Hospital and Kunle Hospital, Atan Agowa where she was rejected and subsequently died on the way to a government hospital.

“The case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation,” Odutola said.

She added that the deceased’s body would be deposited in Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu morgue for post-mortem examination.