By Dayo Johnson
Akure—The Ondo State Police Command, has warned in opposition to jungle justice following the loss of life of a younger boy alleged to have been crushed to loss of life, allegedly accused of plucking cocoa pods in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South West Native Authorities Space of Ondo State.
Vanguard gathered that the younger boy was assaulted at Alumni quarters in Akungba- by a person who accused him of harvesting his cocoa unlawfully.
After he was assaulted, the sufferer was delivered to the police station unconscious about 2:30p.m., and was instantly referred for medical remedy.
He was confirmed useless hours after he was rushed to the hospital.
Contacted, the state police picture maker, Ayanlade Olayinka, mentioned the suspect has been arrested by police detectives.
Ayanlade added that the physique of the deceased had been deposited within the hospital mortuary for post-mortem.
He mentioned that the case has been transferred to the State Legal Investigation Division, SCID, in Akure for thorough investigation to make sure that justice is served.
The police spokesperson condemned the incident and referred to as on residents to chorus from taking legal guidelines into their very own fingers, describing such actions as counterproductive to societal peace and justice.
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