A 38-year-old man, identified as Nsikak Kingsley, has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly beating his 65-year-old father, Adone Peter, to death.
The unfortunate incident was said to have occurred in Oda Community, Akure South Local Government Area of the state, following a violent altercation between the duo.
The tragic incident, which has sparked concern among residents of the community, reportedly occurred on May 28, 2026, when a disagreement between the suspect and his father degenerated into a physical confrontation.
According to the Ondo State Police Command, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly assaulted his father during the altercation, inflicting severe injuries, particularly to the victim’s head.
The injured man was immediately rushed to a medical facility for treatment, but efforts by doctors to save his life proved unsuccessful as he was later confirmed dead while receiving medical attention.
The arrest followed a formal complaint lodged with the police by Daniel Moses, a son of the deceased and brother to the suspect.
Acting on the report, detectives commenced investigations and swiftly apprehended the suspect for questioning.
Confirming the development in a statement issued on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for thorough investigation.
He added that the remains of the deceased have been deposited in a mortuary for preservation and autopsy, while the suspect remains in police custody pending the conclusion of investigations.
“The suspect remains in police custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations,” the police spokesman stated.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, CP Felix Ohagwu, condemned the alleged killing, describing it as unfortunate, reprehensible and contrary to societal values.
The police chief reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ensuring that justice is served and that anyone found culpable is made to face the full weight of the law.
He also urged members of the public to shun violence and embrace peaceful means of resolving disputes, particularly within families and communities.
According to him, disagreements should never be allowed to escalate into acts of violence capable of causing injury or loss of life.
The commissioner further called on residents to remain law-abiding and security conscious while reporting suspicious activities and criminal acts to security agencies.
