Police nab deaf, dumb suspect for killing farmer in Ekiti

Police nab deaf, dumb suspect for killing farmer in Ekiti

The police Command in Ekiti has confirmed the arrest of a deaf and dumb suspected thief for the murder of a farmer at Ipole Farm Settlement, Agbado Ekiti, in Ayedire local council of the state.

The sad event took place on Tuesday evening, when the farmer, simply identified as Sikiru, (aka Badoo), was said to have been attacked by the deaf and dumb man, popularly known as Sunday Alabi, and was caught in the act by fellow farmers.

Eyewitness account said the deaf and dumb man had on the fateful day, gone to the farm of Sikiru, to steal some farm produce, and that when Sikiru confronted and question why he had been stealing his farm produce overtime, the suspect became violent, and attacked him with deep machete cut on his head and throat, that left the head of the victim, almost dropped off.

It was also learnt that the victim was drenched in the pool of his own blood after the attack before other nearby farmers who heard his agonizing cries for help, stormed the scene, rounded the suspect up and later called police attention.

Speaking with the newsmen on the incident when contacted, the police spokesman in the State, Sunday Abutu confirmed the incident and the arrest of the suspect.

According to him, investigation had already commenced into the incident, adding that the suspect would be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.

Abutu added that the body of the victim has been deposited in the mortuary.