{
  "id": 8556461,
  "title": "Neighbour killed my cousin after accusing him of playing roughly with his child — Relative",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/neighbour-killed-my-cousin-after-accusing-him-of-playing-roughly-with",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T23:28:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/neighbour-killed-my-cousin-after-accusing-him-of-playing-roughly-with-his-child-relative/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mike Oje, a 38-year-old Guidance and Counselling graduate from Benue State University, led a joyful life before his untimely death. He was known for his friendly nature and was a beloved colleague at Benue State College of Education. Mike had just completed his studies when he was employed to take care of a house at Bluestone Estate in Ogun State. The house was to be auctioned to the winner of a World Cup prediction contest. He was tasked with maintaining the property until a buyer was found. Despite spending only two months at the estate, Mike quickly became well-acquainted with the residents, enjoying their company and playful banter. On August 26, while returning from work, Mike was greeted by the father of a young child playing nearby. The father accused Mike of roughhousing with his child, resulting in Mike being struck with a bamboo stick. The child hit him around the left side of his chest, and Mike fell lifeless. Adebiri fled the scene, abandoning his wife and two children. The family's response to the tragedy has been one of devastation, with Mike's family demanding justice for their loved one.",
  "summary": "A relative of Mike Oje, a 38-year-old man beaten to death in Ogun State, narrates how his cousin was killed by a neighbour over how he played with his chil Read More: https://punchng.com/neighbour-killed-my-cousin-after-accusing-him-of-playing-roughly-with-his-child-relative/",
  "key_points": [
    "Mike Oje, 38, killed after being accused of roughhousing with child's parent.",
    "Father struck Oje with bamboo stick during altercation.",
    "Family demands justice for Mike's death."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Neighbour killed my cousin after accusing him of playing roughly with his child — Relative",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/neighbour-killed-my-cousin-after-accusing-him-of-playing-roughly-with-8556727",
        "published": "2026-09-19T23:30:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}