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The Ekiti State Police Commissioner, Joseph Eribo, has confirmed the tragic killing of a 15-year-old boy by his father.
According to Commissioner Eribo, the incident occurred in Iye Ekiti, located in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of the state. Speaking at a recent book launch event, he explained that the father had taken his son to their family farmland for routine farm work.
The commissioner revealed that the farmer had been facing frequent invasions by monkeys on his farm and was carrying a firearm to scare them away. While working, he noticed movement in a nearby tree and fired a shot, believing it was a monkey. Unfortunately, it was his son, who was on the tree and was hit by the bullet.
The boy was confirmed dead following the shooting.
Commissioner Eribo stated that the father has been arrested and is currently in police custody as investigations continue.
