From Michael Ofulue, Osogbo

A 78-year-man, Akanbi Adedoyin, was reportedly killed by his grandson, identified as Kusibe, following a disagreement on farm ownership at Ipare-Ijesha community in Osun State.

The suspect was said to have used a plank to hit the head of his grandfather during a heated disagreement over a farm located in the community.

Our correspondent learnt that residents in the area, who heard the old man crying for help, rushed to the scene and rescued him.

Sources said the victim was rushed to a government health facility in the town, for urgent treatment, but was later referred to Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa, due to the severity of the wounds.

Reports said the family was unable to pay for further treatment, as a result of which he eventually died two days later.

One of the residents who does not want his name in print said: “We arrived at the scene of the crime early, but there was no one with the victim.

“The old man, before he died said,” Kusibe (suspect) hit me on the head.”

“He lost so much blood. We were told to go to Wesley Guild Ilesa, but we could not. The man eventually died. The incident happened on Monday, but the grandfather died on Wednesday.”

Another resident of Ilare, said people who rushed to the scene immediately after the incident, arrested Kusibe and handed him over to operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, from where he was transferred to the Esa-Oke Division of the state police command.

The monarch of the town , Oba Adejoro Otebolaku, while commenting on the incident in a statement obtained by our correspondent urged the police to ensure justice was served in the matter to serve as deterrent.

However the state Police Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola, said investigation conducted by the police revealed that Kusibe attacked his grandfather over a disagreement on farm ownership.

“It is true Kusibe allegedly hit his grandfather, aged 78, on the head after an argument bordering on ownership of farmland.

“He was arrested and taken to court. The court has remanded him in a custodial centre. The incident happened on Monday, but the grandfather died on Wednesday.”

“The matter is being investigated by the homicide section of the state criminal and investigation Department SCIID of Osun state police command.”