Edo father arrested for murder of 4-year-old son

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a man, Theophilus Osazuwa, for allegedly killing his four-year-old son, Testimony Osazuwa.

According to Punch online, the police stated that Osazuwa is suspected to have committed the act under the influence of hard drugs.

In a statement issued on Wednesday night, the command’s spokesperson, Moses Yamu, revealed that the tragic incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Osazuwa’s residence in Ogbeson Quarters, off Benin-Agbor Road in Benin City.

Yamu explained that Osazuwa had just returned home when he suddenly fell into a trance. While in this state, he reportedly screamed, “Holy Ghost fire,” grabbed his son, and slammed him against the wall.

The child was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

The statement added, “Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspect, who is known for consuming illicit substances such as ice and other drugs, may have been acting under their influence.”

The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Umoru Ozigi, has cautioned youths against the dangers of consuming illicit substances, highlighting their harmful impact on health and the risks they pose to individuals and society.