The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old man, Lateef Suleiman, for allegedly killing his elder brother, Mustapha Amidu, in Sepeteri, Oyo State.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, Suleiman claimed that the 52-year-old deceased had shot him in a dream. Acting on the belief, he allegedly picked up a heavy rock and struck his brother on the head while he was seated, before fleeing the scene.
The victim was rushed to Ileri Oluwa Hospital, Sepeteri, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
Police operatives from the Ago-Amodu Divisional Headquarters arrested the suspect, who has reportedly confessed and is cooperating with investigators.
Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, has ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a thorough investigation, assuring that justice will be pursued in accordance with the law.
