The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested a man, Kunle Ogunnusi, for allegedly beating and severely injuring his four-year-old son in Ado Ekiti, the state capital.
The arrest followed a tip-off received by the police on Wednesday, leading to immediate action by the authorities.
According to The PUNCH, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Ekiti State Command, Sunday Abutu, confirmed the arrest.
“The suspect admitted to the crime, claiming his actions were a result of being provoked by his son’s misbehavior,” Abutu said.
Further investigations revealed a disturbing pattern of abuse. “It was discovered that the suspect regularly abuses his child, using dangerous objects to beat him and inflict injuries at the slightest provocation,” Abutu added.
The incident reportedly occurred on July 14, 2024, at approximately 1 p.m. “After receiving a credible tip-off about a man brutally assaulting his four-year-old child, officers from the Oke-lla Divisional Police Headquarters in Ado Ekiti quickly responded.
They arrived at the scene and arrested the suspect while he was in the act,” the police spokesperson explained.
The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Adeniran Akinwale, has assured that Ogunnusi will face legal action. “The suspect will be arraigned in court for this heinous act,” Akinwale stated, urging the public to remain vigilant.
“Residents are encouraged to promptly report any form of abuse, especially against children, and any other criminal activities observed in their communities to the police for immediate intervention,” he added.
