The police have arrested 54 year-old man, Ojo Joseph for setting ablaze five of his step children at Fagun Crescent area of Ondo town in Ondo State, South-West Nigeria.
The man alleged that his wife who is the mother of the children offended him over a little misunderstanding. He was said to have poured petrol in the room of the children while they were asleep and set it on fire.
One of the children was not luck as he was burnt to death. The four other victims are currently receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo .
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It was gathered that the man perpetrated the heinous act because the mother of the children allegedly denied him sex.
Spokesperson of the state police command, Funmi Odunlami who confirmed the incident said the man has been arrested for a case of alleged arson and murder.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
