The Benue State Police Command have reportedly arrested a man who offered his nine months old daughter to God.

In viral reports online, WuzupNaija gathered that one John Depuun of Mbangur, Benue snatched the baby from his wife and took her to the bush where he slaughtered her.

Depuun was later arrested by policemen attached to the Tse-Agberagba Division.

However, during interrogation, the suspect allegedly said he killed his child after hearing a directive from God.

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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 also denied speculations that he is battling mental illness.

However, his family alleged his change in attitude in recent days.

They revealed that he had informed them of his decision to deepen his involvement in the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary, a society in the Catholic church.

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