The police stated that the minors were killed in two different compounds, adding that the alleged victims are a male and a female less than 6 years of age.
“The suspected adult lunatic, who ran away into the bush after the alleged incident, is apprehended and currently helping the police with further investigation,” the Police said.
According to our source, the alleged victims were both slaughtered by the suspect who then fled the scene but was later apprehended by the police.
The source said that the alleged killer is mentally disabled, adding that the two killed are his niece and young brother.
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