In Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, a middle-aged man going by the name Alfa Ahmed is said to have killed his grandfather and uncle in a purported money ritual.
According to investigations, the incident occurred on Sunday night in the state’s Ido Local Government Area, behind the well-known Apete market.
It was further learnt that the late grandfather was visually impaired before the incident occurred.
“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 well when the incident occurred,” an eyewitness who spoke to our correspondent under condition of anonymity said.
Unverified reports stated that the suspect’s goal was to perform money rituals using various body parts.
According to a second source, “The incident happened around 6.30 pm yesterday (Sunday) at the back of a popular market in Apete. The victims resided in the same place as the suspect.” And people alerted the police to the unfortunate incident because the whole place was tense.”
Adewale Osifeso, the public relations officer for the state police, confirmed the incident when contacted.
He declared that an update would be given and that investigations into the incident had begun.
“An investigation has commenced into the matter. Updates will be provided accordingly, please,” he stated.
Published by Ejoh Caleb
