The Police Public Relations Officer in Kogi State, SP Williems Ayah has disclosed more details about a viral video where a young boy, Friday Oshodi was 'buried alive' as a form of punishment for stealing in Kogi State.
In an interview with Channels TV, Ayah disclosed that one of the suspects, Victoria Bamidele who is the stepmother of Friday alleged that the victim had a history of stealing within the household. He said she also claimed that the victim ran away from home for about two months after being caught stealing and when he returned, he stole again.
According to Ayah, Victoria directed her son, Goodness Oshodi to discipline Friday. He said following the instruction from Victoria, Goodness beat up Friday and took him to a secluded area where he buried him alive.
In Ayah's words: "She said that the younger brother by the name Friday Oshodi used to steal at home. She said the last time he stole; he ran away from the house for about two months and when he returned, he stole again. The stepmother of the victim directed Goodness Oshodi, the elder brother to punish Friday. After Goodness beat up his younger brother, Friday, he took him to a nearby bush where he dug a hole and then buried his younger brother alive".
Watch the interview. Start from 1:21
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