A tricycle operator, Festus Akintelure has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly beating his colleague, Titus Adebayo, to death over a misunderstanding in the Oke-Aro community, Akure, the state capital.
The two men were said to have engaged in a heated argument on Saturday and it led to a fight.
According to reports, the suspect was said to have severely punched Adebayo during the fight and the 35-year-old collapsed and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Adebayo, while receiving treatment, on Sunday, succumbed to the injuries he sustained during the attack.
Reports quoted one source as saying, “The deceased fell after he was punched during the fight and he was quickly rushed to the hospital on Saturday but he died on Sunday morning in the hospital.”
The command’s spokesperson, Funmilayo Odunlami, said the 39-year-old suspect would be charged in court after the investigation.
Odunlami said, “The victim collapsed during the fight on Saturday and was confirmed dead early Sunday morning at the hospital. We have arrested the suspect and investigation has commenced after which the suspect will be charged to court.”
Meanwhile, Kanyi Daily reported how a University staff connived with his cult group to kill his colleague for over N70,000 in Benue State.
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