Man Kills Brother For Shooting Him In Dream In Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested one Lateef Suleiman (43) for allegedly killing one Mustapha Amidu (52) in Sepeteri area of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer ( PPRO), Ayanlade Olayinka, who confirmed the incident on Wednesday, said the incident was reported at the Ago-Amodu Divisional Police Headquarters.

According to him, one Badmus Yunisa ‘m’ of Alegunlode compound, Sepeteri, reported that Lateef Suleiman ‘m’, aged 43 years, attacked his elder brother, Mustapha Amidu ‘m’, aged 52 years, following an accusation that the deceased had shot him in a dream while he was asleep the previous night.

Acting on this claim, he said the suspect allegedly approached the deceased where he was seated, picked up a heavy rock, struck him on the head, and fled the scene immediately.

The police spokesperson added that the victim was promptly rushed to Ileri Oluwa Hospital, Sepeteri, for medical attention, where he was confirmed dead by the medical doctor on duty.

“Upon receipt of the report, a team of Police Operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer, Ago-Amodu Division, visited both the scene of the incident and the hospital as part of preliminary investigative procedures.

“The suspect has since been arrested, has confessed to the crime, and is currently cooperating with investigators”, he said.

Olayinka said the Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet and comprehensive investigation.

He assured the public that justice would be pursued diligently and in accordance with the law.