The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended Odukaye Kunle, a man accused of physically abusing his son, Boluwatife, in Otta, Ogun State.
Kunle’s arrest follows the circulation of a disturbing video that went viral, showing him kicking his young son, sparking widespread public outrage and prompting swift intervention from law enforcement.
Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the arrest in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter).
The police have confirmed that Kunle is now in custody and will face charges in court on Monday. Meanwhile, Boluwatife and his mother are receiving medical care at the police medical center in Otta. Authorities continue to investigate the incident as the community reels from the shock of the abuse.
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The statement read: “Update on Ogun Child Abuse: Odukaye Kunle, the father who brutalised his son, Boluwatife, in Otta area, Ogun State, has just been arrested by the police.
“The mother of the boy and the boy will be taken to our police medical centre Otta for further medical assessment and attention. The OC Medical, Ogun State has been ordered to proceed to otta on this mission.
“Kunle will be charged to court on Monday. We commend the CP Ogun State, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, and his team for their commitment and ensuring that the boy gets justice. We appreciate you all for your concerns as well. Thanks.”
Kunle’s arrest follows a manhunt launched by the Ogun State Police Command after a Facebook user, Adelere Rasaki, posted the distressing video on Thursday. The footage quickly went viral, drawing widespread condemnation and calls for justice.
