Residents of Adeje community in Delta State are in shock after a man allegedly killed his child over claims that the child was “eating too much.” The incident occurred yesterday and has sparked outrage both locally and online.
Eyewitnesses said the suspect was apprehended by angry residents shortly after the incident. According to those who confronted him, he confessed to attacking the child and insisted his action was triggered by the belief that the child was “always eating too much”.
A resident who spoke anonymously described the scene as horrifying. “We are all in shock. Nobody expected something like this could happen here. It is painful and difficult to understand,” the source told _Leadership_.
Videos circulating online show the man holding the lifeless body of his infant son while his face appeared swollen, suggesting he had been beaten by locals before police arrived. A woman believed to be the child’s mother was also seen speaking in their local language. recounting how the child died.
As of the time of filing this report, the Delta State Police Command had not released an official statement. The incident reportedly occurred on May 24, 2026.
The killing has reignited conversations about poverty, mental health, and child protection in Nigeria. Many Nigerians on social media expressed anger and grief, with some linking the tragedy to the economic hardship facing families across the country. “God help Nigeria, the poverty is too much,” one user wrote.
Stakeholders say the case highlights the urgent need for stronger community vigilance and better mental health awareness, especially in rural areas where economic pressure is highest.
This is not the first case of extreme domestic violence linked to stress and poverty in Delta State. In recent years, the state police have reported several incidents of parents killing or harming children, with officers repeatedly calling for residents to report suspicious behavior early….See More
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