ONDO: Man In police net for killing brother-in-law over N30,000 debt

A suspect named Segun Oni was arrested by the Ondo State Police Force on Monday for allegedly killing his brother-in-law, Sunday Oluwadare over a N30,000 debt.

According to the police, the deceased was allegedly hit on the head with a big stick after a heated argument ensued between them at Adebowale area of Akure.

Spokesman for the force in the state, Mr Femi Joseph, who confirmed the suspect’s arrest said:

“He is with us and we have commenced investigations into the matter.”

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A source who spoke to journalists about the incident said:

“The disagreement led to a fight between them. As the fight went on, Sunday overpowered Oni. So he (suspect) managed to leave the scene and returned with a big stick to hit Sunday on the head.

“Sunday was rushed to the Ondo State Specialist Hospital, Akure, but gave up the ghost on the way to the hospital.”

By Todimu Ogunade…

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