- Safiu Kehinde
The Nigerian Police Force have confirmed the arrest of a father, Odukaye Kunle, over brutal treatment of his son, Boluwatife, in Ogun State.
Kunle had, in a disturbing viral video shared on social media, angrily kicked his son off balance on a street at Otta area of the state.
The fierce kick left the child landing with his head hitting the ground.
Confirming Kunle’s arrest in a post on his X handle on Saturday, the Police Force spokeperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed that the he will be charged to court on Monday.
He also disclosed that the child and his mother have been taken to the Police medical centre in Otta for further treatment.
“Odukaye Kunle, the father who brutalised his son, Boluwatife, in Otta area, Ogun State, has just been arrested by the police. 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. Thanks” Adejobi wrote.