A middle-aged woman identified as Odeale Fatimah has been arrested for using a razor blade to inflict injuries on a ten-year-old boy identified as Olasunkanmi Oluwadamilara over allegations of theft.
A statement released by the spokesperson of the command, SP Omolola Odutola, says on January 13, 2025, at about 11:00 am, a delegation from the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools Obada Oko, led by its coordinator, Olagbegi Moses, came to the station with the ten-year-old boy who is a student at Dinamis private school in the Araromi area of Obada Oko, who had serious cuts on his hands.
When questioned, Olasunkanmi revealed that his guardian, Odeale from the housing area of Obada Oko, had caused his injuries.
Odeale was arrested and admitted to using a razor blade to inflict wounds on the young boy as punishment for allegedly stealing six hundred naira to purchase ice cream for his friends.
Odutola said an investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided by the police.
