Dare Babalola
A 43-year-old man has been apprehended in Sepeteri, Oyo State, for allegedly murdering his elder brother by striking him with a heavy rock, citing a dream in which the deceased had purportedly shot him.
Lateef Suleiman, residing at Alegunlode Compound, Sepeteri, allegedly woke up convinced that his 52-year-old brother, Mustapha Amidu, had assaulted him in a dream.
DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, stated that Suleiman, instead of dismissing the dream, allegedly picked up a heavy rock and hit his brother on the head before escaping.
The statement read, “One Badmus Yunisa ‘m’ of Alegunlode Compound, Sepeteri, reported that Lateef Suleiman ‘m’, aged 43 years, attacked his elder brother, Mustapha Amidu ‘m’, aged 52 years, following an accusation that the deceased had shot him in a dream while he was asleep the previous night.
“Acting on this claim, the suspect allegedly approached the deceased where he was seated, picked up a heavy rock, struck him on the head, and fled the scene immediately.”
Mustapha was rushed to Ileri Oluwa Hospital, Sepeteri but did not make it.
The command said he was “confirmed dead by the medical doctor on duty.”
Police operatives from the Ago-Amodu Divisional Headquarters moved quickly, visiting both the scene and the hospital.
The command described these as “preliminary investigative procedures.”
Suleiman was subsequently tracked down and arrested.
He has since confessed, the command said, adding that he “is currently cooperating with investigators.”
Commissioner of Police, CP Femi Haruna, ordered the case transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department.
The command said it would be a “discreet and comprehensive investigation.”
It assured the public, saying “justice will be pursued diligently and in accordance with the law.”
