A 49-year-old man, Christian Iboi, has allegedly killed and secretly buried his 15-year-old son in their family compound at Uhe Quarters, Igueben local government area of Edo state.
It was gathered that the tragic incident occurred over the weekend after the suspect reportedly began acting strangely, allegedly following the consumption of a substance believed to be hard drugs.
Sources said Iboi assaulted his son with a stick, an attack that allegedly resulted in the boy’s death. He was said to have subsequently dug a grave within the compound and buried the corpse to conceal the crime.
The Edo state Police command confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer (PRO), ASP Eno Ikoedem.
The statement reads: “On the 6th of December, 2025, acting on credible information, operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer proceeded to the scene where the information was confirmed.
“Preliminary findings reveal that the suspect assaulted his son with a stick on Friday at about 7 p.m. which led to the death of the boy.
“The suspect thereafter dug a grave within the compound and buried the corpse. The deceased’s grandmother, who is also the suspect’s mother and an 82-year-old resident of the same house, provided useful information to the police.”
The command further stated that the grave was exhumed, photographs were taken, and the stick allegedly used in committing the offence was recovered as an exhibit, following due administrative procedures.
“The suspect has been arrested and is currently in police custody, while investigation is ongoing,” the statement added.