A 43-year-old man has been arrested in Sepeteri, Oyo State, for allegedly beating his elder brother to death with a heavy rock because he claimed the deceased shot him in a dream.
Lateef Suleiman, of Alegunlode Compound, Sepeteri, reportedly woke up convinced that his 52-year-old brother, Mustapha Amidu, had attacked him in his sleep while in a dream.
According to a statement on Tuesday by Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, rather than shake it off, Suleiman allegedly picked up a heavy rock and struck his brother on the head before fleeing.
The statement read, “One Badmus Yunisa ‘m’ of Alegunlode Compound, Sepeteri, reported that Lateef Suleiman ‘m’, aged 43 years, attacked his elder brother, Mustapha Amidu ‘m’, aged 52 years, following an accusation that the deceased had shot him in a dream while he was asleep the previous night.
“Acting on this claim, the suspect allegedly approached the deceased where he was seated, picked up a heavy rock, struck him on the head, and fled the scene immediately.”
Mustapha was rushed to Ileri Oluwa Hospital, Sepeteri but did not make it.
The command said he was “confirmed dead by the medical doctor on duty.”
Police operatives from the Ago-Amodu Divisional Headquarters moved quickly, visiting both the scene and the hospital.
The command described these as “preliminary investigative procedures.”
Suleiman was subsequently tracked down and arrested.
He has since confessed, the command said, adding that he “is currently cooperating with investigators.”
Commissioner of Police, CP Femi Haruna, ordered the case transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department.
The command said it would be a “discreet and comprehensive investigation.”
It assured the public, saying “justice will be pursued diligently and in accordance with the law.”
