On Thursday, the Kogi State Police Command apprehended an individual named Goodness Oshodi, accused of attempting to bury his younger brother, Friday Oshodi, alive.
This drastic act was allegedly in response to Friday’s theft of N10,000 (equivalent to about GHS150) belonging to their mother.
The incident occurred in the Apamisede community, situated near the Army Barracks in Adavi Local Government Area, on the outskirts of Lokoja, Kogi State. Fortunately, a kind-hearted neighbor intervened and saved the boy’s life by exhuming him.
An eyewitness, who requested anonymity, reported that the mother of the boys had instructed her eldest son, Goodness Oshodi, to discipline Friday for the theft of N10,000. In compliance with their mother’s directive, the elder brother opted to bury Friday alive until a compassionate neighbor stepped in to rescue him.
Expanding on the incident, the eyewitness revealed that when questioned about his decision to bury his younger brother alive, Goodness explained that he was simply following their mother’s directives. She had instructed him to discipline his brother for the theft of her N10,000.
The eyewitness added that, in response to inquiries regarding their mother’s whereabouts, Goodness explained that she was attending a church service.
SP William Aya, the State Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident and informed that the boy had been apprehended and was currently undergoing questioning.
“Yes, we are aware. The boy (Goodness) has been arrested. Investigation is ongoing as to why and how such a thing could happen,” Aya said.