A man is on the run in Osun state after he beheaded his own daughter leaving many people in shock.
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A man has been declared wanted by the police in Osun state after he went to his grandmother's home and beheaded his daughter.
It is believed he might have done that for money ritual purposes.
According to TheNation, Albert Olaposi, 25, reportedly killed his daughter Mercy on Monday in his mother’s home at Oke-Elu in Aiyedaade Local Government Area of the state.
Mercy was living with her grandmother at Oke-Elu area while her father lives at Oke-Oje.
In the early hours of on Monday, Olaposi went to his mother where he allegedly killed his daughter as his mother cried for help.
Before neighbours got to the scene, Olaposi had fled, The Nation learnt.
A resident of the area identified as Isaac Grace told The Nation that she heard the grandmother’s cry for help. Before neighbours could get to the scene, Albert had beheaded her daughter and fled the scene.
“The police were informed and took the body of the daughter to their station in Gbongan before it was deposited at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife morgue.”
Police spokesperson Yemisi Opalola confirmed the incident, saying, “The police have declared Albert wanted over the incident.”