Edo man arrested after son’s death and secret burial in family compound
A 49-year-old man has been arrested by the Edo State Police Command for allegedly killing his 15-year-old son and secretly burying him in their family compound. The incident took place in Uhe Community, Igueben Local Government Area, and came to light after the boy’s grandmother alerted authorities. The police exhumed the body on December 6, 2025, and recovered the stick allegedly used in the assault. The case is now being investigated by the Homicide Section.
What happened
- The suspect reportedly assaulted his 15-year-old son with a stick on December 5, 2025, resulting in the boy’s death.
- He allegedly buried the body within their family compound to hide the crime.
- The boy’s grandmother, who lives in the same house, provided key information that led to the arrest.
- Police exhumed the body and recovered the suspected murder weapon on December 6, 2025.
- Commissioner Monday Agbonika has ordered a thorough investigation and urged residents to report suspicious activities.
