Man kills neighbour after killing his goat

The tragic incident that happened on Monday, February 5, around 8pm has led to the arrest has arrested of one Kolawole Akinsanya by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly conspiring with hoodlums to beat his neighbour, Lukmon Ajibola, to death.

The ugly incident happened at Ilepa in the Ifo Local Government Area of the state.

According to reportd, it began when one of Ajibola’s goats wandered into Akinsanya’s compound and ate the dried yams he spread in the compound. Akinsanya saw the baby goat eating his yam and he beat the kid to death.

,,,,Ajibola, who rears goats to support his motorcycle business, approached Akinsanya and questioned his action. This led to an argument and Akinsanya allegedly called some hoodlums who attacked Ajibola, while residents rushed to Ajibola’s aid after they found him lying motionless and he was taken to Zion Hospital in Ilepa, he was later referred to the State Hospital in Otta where he sadly passed away. The suspect, Akinsanya, was arrested by the police while the hoodlums fled the community.

While confirming Akinsanya’s arrest, the state Police Spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.

The incident has dominated the media space as some Nigerians are looking forward to the outcome of the matter.