The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested one Mr. Idorenyin Essien,35, who burnt his son to death over alleged theft.
PCBGIST had earlier reported that Mr Essien poured his son Abadiofon, kerosene and set him ablaze at Afia Nsit community in the Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom.
The spokesman of the command, DSP. Mac-Don Achibe, who confirmed the development while speaking with newsmen in Eket on Tuesday, said that the incident, which occurred on Aug. 29, was reported to the police by Essien’s neighbours.
Achibe said the case would be charged to court after the police investigation.
Essien burnt his son to death with claims that he stole N500 from their landord’s house to buy food. According to reports, Essien sent the minor to buy kerosene, which the son did. He tied the boy with a rope, doused him with the kerosene and set him ablaze. The boy was rushed to hospital but later died.
Comr David John, who reported the incident, however, said the boy never stole any money and that the father only set him ablaze because he took his #500 and used it to buy food worth of #200, thereafter returned a balance of #300.
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