Rafiu Akinwale, a member of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), has beaten an Akure Prince, Adesoji Adesida, to death in Akure, the Ondo state capital.
The incident occurred at a funeral held at the DOME, an international event and cultural centre in Akure.
Akinwale, who came to the funeral was seen beating his girlfriend over an accusation that she was exchanging phone numbers with another man.
An attempt by Adesida to prevent Akinwale from beating the girlfriend did not go down well with the OPC member, who out of anger, pushed the prince.
The prince slumped.
An eyewitness said the prince was rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead.
The suspect has been arrested by the policemen at Ala station in Akure.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, confirmed the incident and said investigation was ongoing on the case.
She stated that the suspect was still in police custody where he was being questioned by detectives.
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