Five Children Set Ablaze By Stepfather In Ondo

A middle-aged man, Joseph Ojo has been arrested in Ondo for allegedly setting ablaze five of his stepchildren ablaze on Sunday. 

The suspect was said to have perpetrated the act following a misunderstanding with his wife.

The sad incident occurred at the Fagun area of Ondo town.

A source said that the accused allegedly poured patrol into the room occupying the children and set them on fire while they were asleep. 

“One of them was burnt to death but the woman (wife) escaped with four other children with minor injuries,” the source said.

It was gathered that the remaining four children are currently receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Owo.

The Police Spokesperson in Ondo Funmi Odunlami command, confirmed the incident via a phone chat when contacted.

Ms Odunlami said that the man is currently in custody for alleged “arson and murder.”

“But an investigation is still ongoing on the case and thereafter we would charge the suspect to court,” she added.