The Lagos State Police have launched an investigation into the death of a 19-year-old boy, Adeyemi, who was allegedly beaten to death by his father, Olumide. The tragic incident was confirmed by the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Thursday.
According to Hundeyin, the Alagbado Police Division received a report about the alleged crime on Tuesday. He detailed that on July 5, around 12:00 p.m., Olumide inflicted a deep cut on Adeyemi’s right hand with a shovel during what was described as a “moderate correction” for an undisclosed offence.
Adeyemi sustained a serious injury from the shovel attack and was immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment. When his condition worsened, he was transferred to the General Hospital Ikeja, where he succumbed to a tetanus infection, as confirmed by the attending doctor.
Detectives visited the scene of the incident as part of the ongoing investigation. However, Olumide, the victim’s father, is currently at large.
“The father of the victim is currently at large and the case is under investigation,” Hundeyin stated.
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