A twenty-four year old man, Akpotegahare Osuna, has been arrested by the police in Delta State for allegedly killing his step-daughter’s eight-day old baby.
The incident, which occurred in Okunu Community, Ethiope West Local Government, caused confusion in the community.
The Nation learnt that Osuna allegedly ripped open the infant’s intestines, removing vital organs.
Police spokesman Charles Muka said: “Last Thursday, Mrs. Gladys Emafuru of Okunu village reported that while she was sleeping with her eight-day old baby girl, her step father, Osuna, walked into her room and carried the little child into his apartment.”
According to Muka, the bereaved mother said when she stepped into her step father’s apartment she discovered that her child had been murdered.
Muka said the suspect allegedly confessed to the crime and would soon be charged to court.
Two persons were killed, following a fire in Omeliugboma, Oko, Oshimili South Local Government.
Two others were injured.
Muka, who confirmed the incident, said the remains of the victims had been deposited at the mortuary while those injured are receiving treatment.
He said investigations into the incident had commenced.
via The Nation
http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/news/56624-man-arrested-for-allegedly-killing-baby.html
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