Man arrested for allegedly killing his 4-year-old son in Edo

The Edo State Police Command has apprehended a man, Theophilus Osazuwa, for allegedly killing his four-year-old son in a tragic incident suspected to be fueled by hard drug influence.

According to the command’s spokesperson, Moses Yamu, the heartbreaking event occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Osazuwa’s residence in Ogbeson Quarters, off Benin-Agbor Road, Benin City.

Reports indicate that Osazuwa had just returned home when he allegedly fell into a trance and committed the act.

Police believe his actions were influenced by drug use, leading to the loss of his son’s life.

While in a trance, the suspect reportedly screamed, “Holy Ghost fire,” grabbed the four-year-old boy, and slammed him against the wall, resulting in the child’s death.

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Yamu stated, “Edo Police Command has arrested one Theophilus Osazuwa of Ogbeson Quarters off Benin-Agbor Road, Benin City, for the murder of his four-year-old son named Testimony Osazuwa.

“The suspect was said to have arrived at his home on 24/12/2024 at about 1230 hrs, went berserk screaming ‘Holy Ghost fire,’ then reached for the four-year-old boy and slammed him to the wall. The child was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the young man who is known for the consumption of illicit (colloquial, ice, etc.) substances must have acted under the influence of the same.”

He stated that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Umoru Ozigi, cautioned youths against the dangers of consuming illicit substances and drugs, emphasising their harmful effects on health and the potential risks they pose to both their lives and the safety of others.

(Punch)