The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a woman, Odeale Fatimah, for allegedly inflicting severe injuries on her 10-year-old ward, Olasunkanmi Oluwadamilare, in the Obada-Oko area of Ogun State. Fatimah reportedly used a razor blade to cut the boy’s hand after accusing him of stealing ₦600 to buy ice cream for his friends.

Incident Reported by School Proprietors

The incident was brought to the attention of the police by the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Obada-Oko unit, led by the unit coordinator, Olagbegi Moses. The group reported the case on January 13, 2025, after noticing the boy’s injuries.

According to a statement from the Ogun State Police spokesperson, Superintendent of Police Omolola Odutola, the victim, a student at Dinamis Private School in the Araromi area, was brought to the police station with deep cuts on his hand.

“On January 13, 2025, the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, Obada-Oko unit, led by Olagbegi Moses, came to the station with the victim, aged 10, who had deep cuts on his hand. Upon interrogation, Olasunkanmi stated that his guardian, Odeale Fatimah, inflicted the injuries,” the statement read.

Guardian Confesses to the Crime

Following her arrest, Fatimah admitted to using a razor blade to punish the boy, justifying her actions by accusing him of stealing ₦600.

“She confirmed inflicting the injuries with a razor blade, stating that she did it because Olasunkanmi stole six hundred naira to buy ice cream for his friends,” Odutola said.

Ongoing Investigation

The police have launched an investigation into the case to gather further details. “Investigation is currently in progress. More information will be disclosed as we proceed,” Odutola added.

Similar Incident Reported in Ogun State

The case follows another recent incident in Ogun State where a motorcyclist, Ahmed Owolabi, narrowly escaped death after his passenger, Sherif Oyeniyi, used a razor blade to inflict deep cuts on his neck while they were in motion in Arepo.

These back-to-back incidents have raised concerns about the increasing misuse of sharp objects to perpetrate violence in Ogun State, prompting calls for better awareness and stricter enforcement of laws against such acts.

The Ogun State Police Command has assured the public that justice will be served in both cases.