Tragedy struck in Okitipupa community, headquarters of Okitipupa Local Council Area of Ondo State, on Tuesday following the killing of three children by a man suspected of being mentally unstable.
With one of the victims being a son of the suspect, the other two victims were also said to be extended family members.
Another victim of the vicious attack was a female member of the family seeking admission into tertiary institution.
The suspect, who allegedly hacked the victims to death with a machete inside their residence in the community, under unknown circumstances, fled the scene after committing the crime.
While describing the incident as horrifying, a resident of the community, who craved anonymity, stated that everyone had yet to come to terms with the reason why the suspect committed the crime, adding that the unfortunate occurrence has left the entire community in deep sorrow.
He said, āThe victims include a student and two young boys. One of them is the attackerās son, while the others are members of the extended family. It is a devastating loss.ā
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed that the suspect has been apprehended and will soon be charged in court.
Jimoh also disclosed that the remains of the victims have been deposited at the State Specialist Hospital in the community.
He said, āThe suspect has been arrested, and a thorough investigation is currently ongoing. He will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.ā
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