Goodness Oshodi was detained by the Kogi State Police Command on Thursday for reportedly burying his younger brother, Friday Oshodi, alive for stealing N10,000 from their mother.
According to reports, the incident happened in the Apamisede hamlet, which is close to an army barracks in the Adavi Local Government Area outside of Lokoja, Kogi State.
The boy was fortunate, though, as a good Samaritan unearthed him and preserved him.
The mother of the boy reportedly told her oldest son, Goodness Oshodi, to punish Friday for stealing N10,000, according to an eyewitness who wished to remain anonymous. Following his mother’s instructions, the older brother decided to bury Friday alive until a helpful neighbor saved him.
The eyewitness continued by saying that when asked why he chose to bury his brother alive, Goodness replied that he was simply following their mother’s request to punish him for stealing her N10,000.
The eyewitness added that Goodness claimed their mother was away at church when he was questioned about her whereabouts.
A boy has been arrested and is being questioned, according to SP William Aya, the state police public relations officer, who confirmed the event.
We are aware, yes. Goodness the boy has been taken into custody. The reason and manner of how such a thing may occur are still under investigation, Aya added.
He claimed that Goodness went and dug a pit, burying his brother alive inside. However, Friday was saved by some neighbors, and Goodness, the culprit, has been arrested.