Fear and shock have gripped the agrarian town of Odigbo in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State following the gruesome killing of a 15-year-old boy, Emmanuel, allegedly by his elder brother, Daniel.

The horrifying Incident occurred on Monday near the isolated Origbara River, a well-known landmark in the area.

According to eyewitnesses, 26-year-old Daniel reportedly lured his younger brother to the riverbank and beheaded him in an act that has left residents terrified.

Witnesses told The Nation that the brothers, both sons of a respected police officer in the community, were seen earlier walking toward the river In a seemingly playful manner.

A resident, Roland Akinkunmi, said the crime came to light when a passerby attempting to cross the river spotted Daniel trying to conceal the severed head in a bag and raised the alarm.

The motive behind the gruesome act remains unclear as investigations continue.

?I was around the palace when people started shouting from the Origbara area. When I got there, I saw Daniel with a human head in a bag. I was shocked to later discover it was his younger brother?s head. This is beyond our understanding.

?They had a minor quarrel earlier, but no one expected anything like this. We are all in shock. How could someone do this to his own blood? They are not from this community. We are still in shock at what could have come over him to have the thought of killing and beheading his own young brother,? he said.

Mr Akinkunmi added that close relatives had stated that the two of them had earlier engaged in the usual siblings quarrel.

According to him, the residents suspect deeper motives, possibly involving ritual activity.

?But we believe there will be more to it. In this town, if anyone sheds human blood for the purpose of a money ritual or under any circumstances, the person will be exposed instantly,? he said.

?In this town, if anyone sheds human blood for ritual purposes or any reason, they will be exposed. Everyone is still in shock.?

Meanwhile, angry residents of the town descended on Daniel following in the sad incident and was beaten to coma before he was rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead.

The Incident has since sparked fear and confusion in the community, with many struggling to comprehend the motive behind the brutal fratricide.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the incident and assured that justice would be served.

?The Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal, has ordered a thorough investigation,? Mr Ayanlade, a deputy superintendent of police, said.

He, however, added that the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further discreet inquiry.

?The command is assuring the public that no stone will be left unturned in this matter,? the police spokesman said. (The Nation)

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