Man killed one-year old daughter over dispute with wife

The Lagos State Police Command have arrested a father, Ayobami Isiaka, for allegedly killing his one -year -old baby , Nana, at Ijaye , in the Isheri area of the state.

The state Police Public Relations Officer , Bala Elkana , in a statement on Sunday, said when a disagreement occurred between Ayobami and his wife , the suspect forcefully took Nana from the mother and slammed her on the ground. He stated that Nana, whose head was shattered, died on the spot, adding that Ayobami’ s brother reported the incident to the police.

Elkana said , “On Saturday , October 26, 2019, around 6:50pm , one Alhaji Garuba Isiaka reported at the police station that on the same date , around 6PM while at Berger , he received a phone call from his younger brother, Alhaji Mohammad Isiaka,  that Ayobami Isiaka forcefully seized his one-year -old daughter , Nana, from the mother and hit her on the ground.

“The baby’s head was shattered and she died on the spot. The suspect was almost lynched by a mob if not for the timely intervention of the police. He will be charged with murder.”