It was also gathered 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 fine when the incident occurred”, a resident disclosed.
Another resident said, “The victims reside in the same place with the suspect at the back of 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 tensed.”
Unconfirmed reports added that the mission of the suspect was to use parts of their bodies for money ritual.
When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident.
He said investigations had commenced on the incident, and an update would be provided.
“Investigation has commenced into the matter. Updates will be provided accordingly, please,” he stated.
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