Man nabbed for allegedly killing daughter’s lover in Ekiti

By Boye Oyeyemi –

The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested a man from Kogi State for allegedly killing his daughter’s boyfriend in Ado Ekiti.

The incident occurred after the deceased visited his girlfriend at her father’s residence near the popular Corpers’ Lodge along New Iyin Road in the state capital.

Eyewitnesses said the suspect, who had been opposed to the relationship, allegedly mobilised some relatives to launch an attack on the young man.

The victim, who sustained severe injuries, was reportedly rushed to the hospital but later died from excessive bleeding.

Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Sunday Abutu, said the suspect and one accomplice have been arrested and arraigned before a magistrate’s court in Ado Ekiti.

Subsequently, the two accused persons were remanded in prison custody.