A 43-year-old man, Lateef Suleiman, has been arrested by the police in Oyo State for allegedly killing his elder brother after accusing him of shooting him in a dream.
The incident occurred in Sepeteri community, in the Saki East Local Government Area of the state.
According to a statement issued by the Oyo State Police Command, the suspect allegedly attacked his 52-year-old brother, Mustapha Amidu, with a heavy stone following a claim that the deceased had shot him during a dream the previous night.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, explained that the matter was reported by a resident of the community.
“One Badmus Yunisa of Alegunlode Compound, Sepeteri, reported that Lateef Suleiman, aged 43, attacked his elder brother, Mustapha Amidu, aged 52, over an allegation that the deceased shot him in a dream while he was asleep,” the statement read.
The police spokesperson stated that the suspect allegedly approached the victim where he was sitting, picked up a heavy rock and struck him on the head before fleeing the scene.
“Acting on the claim, the suspect allegedly went to where the deceased was seated, lifted a heavy stone and hit him on the head, after which he immediately ran away,” Olayinka added.
The victim was rushed to Ileri Oluwa Hospital in Sepeteri for medical attention but was later confirmed dead by the attending doctor.
Police operatives from the Ago-Amodu Divisional Headquarters reportedly visited both the scene of the incident and the hospital as part of preliminary investigations.
The command disclosed that the suspect was later apprehended and has since confessed to the crime.
“He has been arrested and is currently cooperating with investigators,” the statement noted.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Femi Haruna, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further and thorough investigation.
The police assured members of the public that justice would be served.
“The command remains committed to ensuring a discreet and comprehensive investigation. Justice will be pursued diligently and in accordance with the law,” the police said.
