The police in Ondo State have apprehended a 54year-old man , Ojo Joseph for setting ablaze five of his step children at Fagun crescent area of Ondo town in Ondo State.
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 into the room of the children while asleep and set the kids.
One of the children was not luck as he was burnt to death.
Four other victims are currently receiving treatment at Federal Medical Centre, Owo .
It was also gathered from a source
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 said the man had apprehended by the police for a case of alleged arson and murder.
She said further investigation would be carried out before charging the suspect to court.
With additional Information from Sunshinetruth.
