Father punishes 8-year-old Son to d*ath

A heart-wrenching incident unfolded in the Epe area of Lagos State, as a man was arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for the murder of his 8-year-old son.

The tragic event occurred on August 5, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m.

The father allegedly punished his son for misplacing his sewing thread by pouring petrol on his face. This severe act led to the boy losing consciousness.

The child’s elder sister attempted to help by giving him palm oil to drink, but the boy began vomiting and was rushed to the hospital, where doctors confirmed he had been brought in dead.

Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest of the suspect on Tuesday.

SP Hundeyin also mentioned that the child’s body has been transported to the General Hospital Mortuary in Lagos for preservation and an autopsy.

“The boy’s father poured petrol on his face while punishing him for misplacing his sewing thread,” said SP Hundeyin. He detailed the subsequent events, noting that the child was given palm oil to drink by his elder sister and was later rushed to the hospital. Unfortunately, the boy was declared dead on arrival by the attending doctor.

Upon receiving the complaint, the DPO led detectives to the scene, where the suspect was arrested. The boy’s body was then evacuated to the General Hospital Mortuary in Lagos for preservation and autopsy,” he added. SP Hundeyin stated that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Panti Yaba for further investigation.

This tragic incident has shocked the community, and further investigations are underway to uncover the complete details surrounding this horrific event.

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