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Father Allegedly Beats Son to Death with Shovel in Lagos, Police Investigates
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has officially acknowledged the tragic death of a 19-year-old young man allegedly at the hands of his own father.
According to reports received by the Alagbado Police Division on Tuesday, the incident unfolded when the father, identified as Olumide, reportedly inflicted a severe injury on his son, Adeyemi, using a shovel during a confrontation over unspecified reasons.
Initially treated at a local hospital, Adeyemi’s condition worsened, prompting his transfer to General Hospital Ikeja.
Tragically, despite medical efforts, he succumbed to complications arising from tetanus infection, as confirmed by attending medical personnel.
Upon receiving the report, detectives promptly visited the scene to gather evidence and initiate investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As of now, the case remains under active investigation as authorities seek to ascertain the full details and motives behind this heartbreaking incident.
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Viral Video Sparks Outrage as Delta Police Officer Shoots Restrained Suspect
A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.
It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.
However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.
It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.
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24 Children Abducted from Orphanage in Kogi State
It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.
The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.
“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”
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Afia Schwarzenegger Reacts to Xenophobia in South Africa
Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.
She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.
“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”
