October 12, (THEWILL) – The Kogi State Police Command has arrested Goodness Oshodi, a 19-year-old boy, who allegedly buried his step-brother, Friday Oshodi, for allegedly stealing N1,000.
The incident happened on Tuesday evening, October 10, 2023, at Apamisede Community, in Adavi Local Government Area of the state.
According to an eyewitness, Goodness’ mother had directed him to punish Friday for allegedly stealing her N1,000.
It was gathered that Goodness beat Friday to a stupor, before burying him alive. The victim was, however, lucky to have been rescued by neighbours.
Speaking on the incident, Goodness said he was only carrying out the instructions of their mother, who asked him to punish his brother for allegedly stealing her N1,000 and trying to run away.
According to him, the mother, who instructed him to punish Friday, had gone to church when he buried him alive.
The spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP William Aya, who confirmed the incident, said the boy has been arrested and undergoing interrogation.
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