The Ekiti State Police Command has taken swift action by arresting Kunle Ogunnusi, a resident of Oke-Ila, Ado-Ekiti, for the alleged severe and repeated assault of his 4-year-old son. The arrest was prompted by concerned community members who alerted authorities about the ongoing abuse.
Police spokesman, Mr. Sunday Abutu, detailed that the arrest followed a credible tip-off which led to immediate intervention by the police. During his interrogation, Ogunnusi admitted to the assaults, justifying his actions as attempts to discipline his son. However, investigations have exposed a disturbing pattern of behavior, with Ogunnusi reportedly using dangerous objects to beat his son over minor provocations.
The boy, who sustained multiple injuries due to the assaults, is now under the protection of local authorities. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Akinwale Adeniran, has assured the public that Ogunnusi will face the full extent of the law for his actions, emphasizing that child abuse will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
