Man Arrested in ibadan for Killing Grandfather, Uncle for Money Ritual
By Trek Africa Newspaper
Alfa Ahmed, a middle-aged man, has allegedly slaughtered his own grandfather and uncle in Ibadan, Oyo State, in a brutal act of violence reportedly driven by a desire for money ritual.
According to an investigation by Trek Africa Newspaper, a disturbing incident occurred on Sunday evening at the rear of a bustling market in Apete, within the Ido Local Government Area of the state.
Further investigation revealed that the deceased grandfather was blind before the tragic incident took place.
An eyewitness told our correspondent, “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.”
Unconfirmed reports added that the mission 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.
He said investigations had commenced on the incident, and an update would be provided.
“Investigation has commenced into the matter. Updates will be provided accordingly, please,” he stated.
