Ogun: Chinese man accused of murder attempt absconds

• During the ensuing altercation between the two over the stolen flour, the fleeing suspect was said to have pulled out the electric shocker and used it on Godwin

In Ogun state, a Chinese national, identified simply as Yenchingin, has gone into hiding after his alleged attempt on an employee’s life.

The fugitive was said to have used an electric shocker on one of his father’s employees, known as Kelvin Godwin.

The incident happened at a timber forest on the Ijebu-Ode-Owa Express Road last Tuesday at about 5.30pm.

It’s gathered that trouble started when Godwin, a factory worker, was suspected of stealing flour believed to belong to Yespon’s father, known as Yenchingin.

During the ensuing altercation between the two over the stolen flour, the fleeing suspect was said to have pulled out the electric shocker and used it on Godwin, causing the victim to lose consciousness.

The victim, it was learnt, was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment by other factory workers, including Yespon’s father.

A police source privy to the incident exclusively told PUNCH Metro that the suspect fled the scene after allegedly committing the crime.

The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident to newsmen.

According to him, the Obalende Divisional Police Headquarters had intensified efforts to arrest the fleeing suspect.

Odutola said, “There was an allegation that Godwin stole flour that belongs to the factory he works at. An investigation reveals the factory is owned by Yespon’s father. The suspect allegedly used an electric shocker on Godwin and fled the scene.

“Our men in the division have intensified efforts to arrest the suspect. However, the father, who is the owner of the factory, has been with the victim, who has been responding to treatment, in the hospital to offer him support. Meanwhile, the case will be transferred to the State CID for further investigation.”