Rita Odafe
The Lagos State Police Command detained a man for allegedly murdering his 8-year-old son on August 5 in the Epe area of the state due to a lost sewing thread.
Upon realizing the missing thread, the father grew furious and poured petrol on the child, resulting in severe reactions including vomiting white substances.
Desperate to alleviate the pain caused by the petrol, he made the boy ingest palm oil. Regrettably, the child lost consciousness and was pronounced dead upon arrival at a nearby hospital.
The police spokesperson stated that an autopsy will be performed on the deceased and the suspect will undergo further investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Yaba.
