By Ann Ejiro
A man has been apprehended in Adeje community, Delta State, over the alleged killing of his infant son in a disturbing incident that has sparked outrage among residents.
According to reports, the suspect allegedly claimed that the child “eats too much,” a statement believed to have prompted the tragic act.
A video circulating online showed the man holding the lifeless naked body of the child shortly after the incident. The suspect appeared with a swollen face, suggesting he may have been assaulted by angry residents who confronted him over the alleged crime.
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Also seen in the video was a woman believed to be the child’s mother, who narrated circumstances surrounding the child’s death. Both the woman and bystanders were heard speaking in their local language as the crowd gathered around the scene.
An X user who shared details of the incident wrote, “Man kill child in Delta State because he ate too much,” claiming the incident occurred on Sunday.
As of the time of filing this report, authorities in Delta State had not issued an official statement regarding the incident, and the exact circumstances surrounding the child’s death remain unclear.
The incident has generated widespread condemnation online, with many calling for a thorough investigation and justice for the deceased child.
