Police arrest father for kicking, abusing son in viral video

Eric Patrick 

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Odukaye Kunle, the manwhp was recently seen in a viral video abusing his son, Boluwatife, in Otta, Ogun State.

Kunle's arrest follows a manhunt launched by the Ogun State Police Command after a Facebook user, Adelere Rasaki, shared a video on Thursday showing Kunle kicking a young boy that sparked public outrage.

The force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement, shared on his X handle on Saturday.

According to the police, the child's father has been taken into custody and will face charges in court on Monday.

The police further stated that, the boy and his mother are being taken to the police medical centre in Otta for further medical evaluation and care.

The statement said, “Update on Ogun Child Abuse: Odukaye Kunle, the father who brutalised his son, Boluwatife, in Otta area, Ogun State, has just been arrested by the police.

“The mother of the boy and the boy will be taken to our police medical centre Otta for further medical assessment and attention. The OC Medical, Ogun State has been ordered to proceed to otta on this mission.

“Kunle will be charged to court on Monday. We commend the CP Ogun State, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, and his team for their commitment and ensuring that the boy gets justice. We appreciate you all for your concerns as well. Thanks.”