A middle-aged man, simply identified as Alfa Ahmed, has reportedly slaughtered his grandfather and uncle for an alleged money ritual.
Investigations revealed that the incident happened at the back of a popular market in Apete, in the Ido Local Government Area of the state, on Sunday evening.
Grandfather Used For Money Ritual
It was further learnt that the late grandfather was visually impaired before the incident occurred.
An eyewitness told our correspondent that “the suspect, popularly called Alfa Ahmed in the area took advantage of his grandfather’s condition because the man was visually impaired.
“While his uncle too was not feeling fine when the incident occurred.”
Unconfirmed reports added that the mission of the suspect was to use parts of their bodies for money ritual.
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Another source said that “the victims reside in the same place with the suspect at the back of popular market in Apete when the incident happened around 6.00 P.M. to 6.30 P.M. yesterday (Sunday). And people alerted the police about the money ritual activity because the whole place was tensed”.
When contacted, the state Police spokesman, Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident.
He said investigations had commenced on the incident, and an update would be provided.
“Investigation has commenced into the matter. Updates will be provided accordingly, please,” he stated.