The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Odukaye Kunle, the man caught on camera brutally kicking his son, Boluwatife, in Otta, Ogun State. The arrest follows a viral video that sparked public outrage and led to a swift law enforcement response.
In a statement released on Saturday by Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi via X (formerly Twitter), the police confirmed Kunle’s arrest and announced that he would face charges in court on Monday.
The statement also mentioned that Boluwatife, along with his mother, would be taken to the police medical center in Otta for further medical evaluation and care to address the trauma from the incident.
The statement read, “Update on Ogun Child Abuse: Odukaye Kunle, the father who brutalized his son, Boluwatife, in Otta area, Ogun State, has just been arrested by the police. The mother of the boy and the boy will be taken to our police medical center Otta for further medical assessment and attention. The OC Medical, Ogun State has been ordered to proceed to Otta on this mission.”
The police also praised the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, and his team for their commitment in ensuring that justice is served for the young boy.
Kunle’s arrest followed a manhunt initiated by the police after a Facebook user, Adelere Rasaki, posted a harrowing video on Thursday showing Kunle mercilessly kicking his son. The disturbing footage quickly went viral, drawing widespread condemnation and calls for swift action.
The Ogun State Police Command has reassured the public that Kunle will be prosecuted and that justice will be pursued for Boluwatife.
