A middle aged mother,
Mrs. Rukayat Abdulrahmon, has allegedly killed her three-year old son in
Osogbo, Osun State.
The woman
reportedly confessed to throwing their only child, Ganiyu, into the well at
their residence at Olorunosebi community, Kola Balogun area of Osogbo, on
Sunday, November 17.
She said she killed the
boy to punish her husband, Raheem, who is seeking a divorce from the court.
The woman, who
is in her third marriage, was said not to be enjoying a peaceful relationship.
It was
gathered that a Sharia Court approached by the husband has given the embattled
couple three months to go and resolve their differences before it finally
grants the husband’s prayer for separation.
It was
gathered that the woman killed the boy five days to the expiration of the 90
days given by the court.
It was
gathered that the residents of the community woke up to the cries of the couple,
searching for the deceased, whom they claimed slept in the same room with them.
It was also gathered that
their neighbours joined in the search for the boy in the neighbourhood but
their effort was futile after searching different houses in the area.
But when a
lady, their co-tenant discovered the body of the boy when she wanted to fetch
water for laundry.
Meanwhile, the
police have arrested the parents as the prime suspects and later other tenants
in the building.
After
scrutiny, the mother of the boy allegedly confessed to the crime, saying she
killed the boy to punish her husband and ensure that he does not gain anything
out of the union.
When
contacted, the 2 I/C police Public Relations Officer of Osun Police Command,
Mustapha Ketayeyanjue, who confirmed the incident, said the woman had is
cooperating with the police.
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