Adebayo Adenrele
A middle-aged, simply known as Alfa Ahmed, has reportedly killed his grandfather and uncle for an alleged money ritual in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
NEWSTODAYNG gathered that the incident occurred at the back of a famous market in Apete, in the Ido Local Government Area of the state, on Sunday evening.
Reports have it that the late grandfather was visually impaired before the incident occurred.
An eyewitness, who craved anonymity said, “The suspect, popularly called Alfa Ahmed in the area took advantage of his grandfather’s condition because the man was visually impaired, while his uncle too was not feeling fine when the incident occurred.”
There are also speculations that the plan of the suspect was to use parts of their bodies for money ritual.
Another source said, “The victims reside in the same place with the suspect at the back of popular market in Apete when the incident happened around 6.pm to 6.30pm yesterday (Sunday). And people alerted the police about the unfortunate incident because the whole place was tensed.”
When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident, saying investigations had commenced.
“Investigation has commenced into the matter. Updates will be provided accordingly, please,” he stated.