Taye Kasali Allegedly Confesses to Killing Kudirat Kasali and Burying Her in Family Farm
The Osun State Police Command has arrested a man, Taye Kasali, in connection with the alleged murder of his mother, Kudirat Kasali, in Bode-Osi, Osun State.
The command said Kasali allegedly killed his mother and buried her remains in a shallow grave on the family farm.
Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying the incident was reported on September 1 after Kudirat and her son were declared missing.
According to the police, intelligence-led investigations led to Kasali’s arrest on September 7. During interrogation, he allegedly confessed to killing his mother on August 31.
The suspect reportedly told investigators that his mother had been calling him a mad person and had threatened to lease out the family farmland, which he described as their major source of livelihood.
The police said Kasali allegedly slit his mother’s throat with a machete before burying her body in a shallow grave on the farm.
Following his alleged confession, the suspect reportedly led police operatives to the burial site, where the remains of the deceased and the machete allegedly used in the crime were recovered.
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, has ordered a thorough investigation into the case.
The command said Kasali would be charged to court upon completion of the investigation, assuring the public that justice would be served in accordance with the law.
The police also urged residents to promptly report missing persons and suspicious activities to security agencies.