A man simple identified as Akintude has been rendered homeless after angry youths set his house ablaze.
Akintude’s son, Ridwan was said to have stabbed his friend, Habeeb Saliu to death following disagreement over a universal charger in Ilorin, Kwara state.
According to newsmen, Ridwan and his family deserted the house before he was traced, arrested and handed over to the police.
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However, on Thursday, the angry youths in their large numbers stormed the building located opposite Airforce Junction, Oloje area Ilorin, and set it ablaze.
They also vandalised the block factory owned by Ridwan’s father and destroyed thousands of blocks.
The Police Public Relations Officer of Kwara Command, Ajayi Okasanmi, confirmed the arrest.
The HOD, Media and Publicity of the state fire service, Hassan Adekunle, said substantial part of the twelve rooms story building were burnt during the process and properties worth several millions lost to the fire.
