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Police In Ondo State say they have arrested a 38-year-old man, Nsikak Kingsley, for allegedly beating his father to death in Akure.
The deceased, Adone Peter, aged 65, who lived in Oda Community in Akure South Local Government Area, was allegedly assaulted by his son, sustaining varying degrees of injuries.
Police revealed that the incident occurred on the 28th of May, 2026.According to the police, the suspect allegedly engaged his father in a violent altercation which escalated into a physical assault.
“During the confrontation, the deceased reportedly sustained severe injuries, particularly to the head,”
Police Spokesperson, Abayomi Jimoh, said in a statement on Thursday.
“He was immediately rushed to a medical facility for urgent medical attention. Sadly, despite efforts by medical personnel, the attending doctor confirmed him dead while receiving treatment.”
He said following a formal complaint lodged at the police station by one Daniel Moses, a son of the deceased and brother to the suspect, detectives promptly commenced investigation into the matter.“
Acting swiftly on the report, police operatives apprehended the suspect and took him into custody for questioning,”
Mr Jimoh said.He said the remains of the deceased have been deposited at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy while the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a thorough, discreet and comprehensive investigation.
“The suspect remains in police custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations,” he said.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, Felix Ohagwu, condemned the act, describing it as unfortunate, reprehensible and contrary to societal values.
He reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that justice is served and that any person found culpable of criminal offences is made to face the full weight of the law.
The Commissioner further urged members of the public to shun violence in all its forms and embrace peaceful and lawful means of resolving disputes, irrespective of the circumstances.
Mr Ohagwu emphasized that disagreements, whether within families or communities, should never degenerate into acts of violence capable of resulting in injury or loss of life.
The Command also encourages residents to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and security conscious, while promptly reporting suspicious activities, threats to public safety, or criminal acts to the nearest police station or other appropriate security agencies.
A similar tragedy occurred in April this year, when a 28-year-old man hacked three of his younger siblings to death in Okitipupa.
About a year ago, a 22-year-old man, Gabriel Pius, was arrested in Idanre by the police in Ondo State for allegedly stabbing his elder brother, Abu Simon, to death following a domestic altercation.