Man who padlocked son’s mouth killed him ‘cos he was watching while having sex with his new wife -Police

A 30-year-old man, Chris Elvis, who allegedly killed his four-year-old son, has been remanded in Ikoyi Prison in Lagos, Lagos State by an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates' Court.
 Elvis allegedly killed his son, Godrich, for watching  him while  making love to his new wife.
The accused, who resides at No.7, Adetola Adelaja Street, Meiran,  Lagos State, is facing a murder charge.
The chief magistrate, S.O. Solebo, who did not take the plea of the accused, ordered him to be remanded in prison, pending a legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The prosecutor, Inspector Richard Odigie, had earlier told the court that the crime was committed on February 10 at about 5:00 p.m. at Elvis' residence.
He told the court that the accused was not living with the mother of Godrich.
Odigie alleged that the accused beat his son to death for  watchimg him while he was having sexual intercourse with his new wife.
"The accused beat the boy, used hot pressing iron on his body and padlocked his mouth.
" He further put the victim inside a plastic drum full of water and locked the drum with padlock.
"An eyewitness reported the case at the police station, following which the accused was arrested," Odigie told the court.
He said that the offence contravened Section 221 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
Solebo, however, adjourned the case till April 2.
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