An Islamic cleric and a grandson simply called Alfa Ahmed in the Apete area of Ibadan, Oyo State has allegedly killed his grandfather and uncle in Ibadan for an alleged money ritual.
The incident happened on Sunday evening.
According to eyewitnesses, the late grandfather was visually impaired before he was killed by his grandson.
“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,” the eye witness said
Alfa Ahmed was alleged to have killed the victims with the intention to use parts of their bodies for money rituals..
“The victims reside in the same place with the suspect at the back of a popular market in Apete when the incident happened around 6.pm to 6.30pm yesterday (Sunday). And people alerted the police about the unfortunate incident because the whole place was tense, ” another source said.
Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, said investigations had commenced on the incident.
“Investigation has commenced into the matter. Updates will be provided accordingly,” he stated.
