15-year-old boy killed by sister-in-law for allegedly stealing N50 to buy Gala

A fifteen year-old boy simply known as Senbou had been reportedly killed by his sister-in-law for allegedly stealing money to buy a N50 Gala Sausage.

Senbou, who was living with his elder brother and wife, was allegedly beaten to death by the sister-in-law simply identified as Iya Anu.

It was learnt that the suspect had allegedly attacked the deceased for allegedly stealing her money to buy the sausage.

The incident occurred around 3pm yesterday at 8, Amosun Street, off Community Road, Ijegun, Igando area of Lagos.

Police operatives attached to Isheri Police Station, moved in immediately the incident was reported by neighbours and arrested the woman
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Sources alleged that the woman has never liked the boy’s presence in her matrimonial home and was always beating and punishing him for flimsy reasons.

According to neighbours, there was a time she almost killed the boy, but for the timely intervention of neighbours.