CRIME

Man Butchers Visually Impaired Grandfather, Uncle For Ritual In Ibadan

A middle-aged man, simply identified as Alfa Ahmed, has reportedly slaughtered his grandfather and uncle in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, for an alleged money ritual.

The incident happened at the back of a popular market in Apete, in the Ido Local Government Area of the state, on Sunday evening.

It was further learnt that the late grandfather was visually impaired before the incident occurred.

An eyewitness told our correspondent, “The suspect, popularly called Alfa Ahmed in the area took advantage of his grandfather’s condition because the man was visually impaired, while his uncle too was not feeling fine when the incident occurred.”

Unconfirmed reports added that the mission of the suspect was to use parts of their bodies for money ritual.

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Another source said, “The victims reside in the same place with the suspect at the back of popular market in Apete when the incident happened around 6.pm to 6.30pm yesterday (Sunday). And people alerted the police about the unfortunate incident because the whole place was tensed.”

When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident.

He said investigations had commenced on the incident, and an update would be provided.

“Investigation has commenced into the matter. Updates will be provided accordingly, please,” he stated.

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Alex Enemanna

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