A 38-year-old man, identified as Nsikak Kingsley, has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly beating his 65-year-old father, Adone Peter, to death in Akure, the Ondo State capital.
The incident, which occurred in Oda Community, Akure South Local Government Area, has sparked concern among residents of the area.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abayomi Jimoh, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly engaged his biological father in a violent altercation on May 28, 2026.
During the confrontation, the deceased reportedly sustained severe head injuries and was rushed to a medical facility for treatment.
However, medical efforts to save his life proved unsuccessful as he was confirmed dead by doctors while receiving treatment.
The police said the case was reported by Daniel Moses, another son of the deceased and brother to the suspect, prompting detectives to commence an investigation.
“Acting swiftly on the report, police operatives apprehended the suspect and took him into custody for questioning,” the statement said.
The remains of the deceased have been deposited in a mortuary for preservation and autopsy, while the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
The police disclosed that the suspect would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Felix Ohagwu, condemned the act, describing it as unfortunate and contrary to societal values.
He reiterated the command’s commitment to ensuring justice and warned against the use of violence in resolving disputes.
The commissioner urged residents to embrace peaceful means of settling disagreements and to promptly report criminal activities and threats to public safety to security agencies.
