Ekiti State Police Command has arrested one Kunle Ogunnusi, a resident of Oke-Ila,
Ado-Ekiti, who allegedly inflicted injuries on his 4-year-old son, while correcting him.
This is contained in a statement by the police spokesman in the state, Sunday
Abutu, indicating that the suspect was arrested following a tip-off by residents of his
Oke-Ila community.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to committing the crime, claiming that he
was provoked by his son.. Further investigation revealed that the suspect has formed the habit of abusing the child.
The statement quoted the Commissioner of Police, Akinwale Adeniran, as saying
that the suspect would be arraigned accordingly.