Man Arrested After Neighbour Dies During Fight Over Child

(The suspect. Photo Credit: Ogun Police Command)

Police in Ogun State have arrested a 43-year-old man in connection with the d£ath of his 38-year-old neighbour in Mowe.

Edebiri Temitope was arrested after initially fleeing with his family following the incident.

The suspect has been transferred to the state criminal investigation department in Abeokuta for further investigation.

The dispute arose after the victim, Oje Michael Eje, hugged and played with the suspect's three-year-old child.

The father became infuriated by what he described as rough play, grabbed a bamboo stick and repeatedly str@ck the neighbour until he collapsed and d!ed.

Eje was a university graduate who held a degree in Guidance and Counselling.

Police said the suspect's violent response to the interaction with his child ultimately led to the death.