Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta The police have arrested an enraged father, Odukaye Kunle, who brutalised his five – year – old son, Boluwatife, in Otta area, Ogun State as the boy was ready to go to school
The Nation reports that a trending video, depicted Odukaye furiously using his right leg to brush the boy off his feet, apparently when the boy approached him in the morning to request money for snacks.
The angry father, who was busy with phone, swept the unsuspecting boy’s feet of the ground, causing him to burst into a horrific shriek when he violently fell backward, hitting the back of his head hard on the ground.
Horrified passers – by quickly rescued him from the abusive father and called on the police to take appropriate step concerning him.
However, on Saturday, March 1, the police said the abusive father had been arrested.
Force spokesman, ACP ‘Muyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed this on his social media account, stated that the abusive father was nabbed today.
Adejobi stated further that the man will charged to court on Monday while the boy and his mother will also be taken to the police medical unit for medical assessment and attention.
“The mother of the boy and the boy will be taken to our police medical centre otta for further medical assessment and attention. The OC Medical, Ogun State has been ordered to proceed to otta on this mission. Kunle will be charged to court on Monday.
“We commend the CP Ogun State, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, and his team for their commitment and ensuring that the boy gets justice. We appreciate you all for your concerns as well. “