killing with grinding mill stone in Ondo
Police in Ondo State have arraigned two suspects in connection with the killing of a man using a grinding-mill stone. The incident occurred in the state and raised serious concerns about escalating violent crime and the use of makeshift weapons in domestic disputes. According to reports, law enforcement officers from the state’s police command investigated the matter and brought the suspects before magistrate’s court for prosecution. The victim was allegedly struck by the grinding-mill stone during the altercation, and the injuries proved fatal. The arraignment signals the police’s intention to hold the perpetrators to account under relevant sections of the Criminal Code applicable in Ondo State. Investigators say that they are pursuing a thorough inquiry into the circumstances of the killing, including whether the weapon was pre-planned or emerged spontaneously during the dispute. Legal experts note that using a heavy stone as a weapon significantly worsens the charge and may attract severe penalties upon conviction. The case will proceed with further hearings, and the prosecution is expected to present forensic evidence, witness testimony and any surveillance or other records available. The community has been urged to cooperate with the investigation and to avoid taking justice into their own hands. Observers say this incident highlights the need for better conflict-resolution mechanisms, education about firearm-alternative violence, and stronger policing of unconventional weapons. The police command has reiterated that the use of any object as a weapon constitutes serious criminal behaviour and must be treated as murder if death results. They have pledged to apply the law impartially and to seek the highest possible sanctions under the law once the case is proven. As the matter continues through the court process, attention will likely focus on the motive, the relationship between the victim and suspects, the availability of the grinding-mill stone, and the timeline of events leading to the fatal blow.
