The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended a man named Alex Eziochukwu in connection with the tragic death of a 16-year-old boy, Jamiu Lasisi.
The incident occurred in the Ibegba area of Sagamu Local Government Area.
Eziochukwu was arrested early Wednesday morning following a tip-off from an informant. According to police spokesperson Omolola Odutola, a confrontation between the suspect and the deceased escalated into violence on Tuesday.
During the altercation, Jamiu fell on a football pitch and was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Following the incident, police detectives launched an investigation and apprehended Eziochukwu.
The PPRO stated: “A phone call was received from one Tobi Olarewaju that his nephew, Jamiu Lasisi, 16 years old, of the same address, was playing football in the area alongside others.
“In the process, an argument ensued between him and one of the footballers; he fell down unconscious, and he was rushed to Owokoniran Hospital, GRA Sagamu, where he was confirmed d@ad by a medical doctor on duty.
“Following the report on Tuesday, a team of detectives was led to the scene, searching every nook and cranny of the area with a view to arresting the suspect, but all to no avail.”
The deceased’s body has been transferred to a mortuary for further examination.
