A man identified as John Depuun has been arrested by the policemen attached to the Tse-Agberagba Division in Mbangur, Benue for allegedly killing his 9 months old daughter as a sacrifice to God.
Depuun confessed that he did it as a sacrifice to God.
According to reports, Depuun snatched the baby from his wife, took her to a bush where he killed her and was later arrested by the police.
He said:
“It is my sheep and I decided to sacrifice it to God as demanded of me. I have not laid my hands on anyone’s child and as such, should not be condemned.”
He has also denied the speculation that he is mentally sick.
