Carpenter allegedly hacks grandmother to death in Ondo

By Aderemi Bamgbose

A 27-year-old carpenter identified as Toheeb Ahmed has been arrested for allegedly hacking his grandmother to death in Aiyegbami Street, Ore town, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State

The tragic incident which occurred on Tuesday threw residents of the community into panic.

An eyewitness and neighbour of the victim who preferred anonymity, said that what transpired between the suspect and the grandmother who has been living quietly in her residence, could not be ascertained.

“The movement of suspect was suspicious and out of curiosity, I went to mama’s room while he was away and discovered she had been hacked to death.

“When he returned, I noticed he was carrying a cutlass and was accompanied by a friend, probably to move the corpse, that was when I raised the alarm,” the neighbour said.

Meanwhile, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), who confirmed the incident to NAN said that the suspect has been arrested and in police custody.

He said that investigation was ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure justice.

“Yes, I can confirm the incident. The suspect is in our custody and investigations are ongoing to unravel the circumstances surround the incident for justice to take it’s course,” Ayanlade said. (NAN)