A young boy is in custody after a house fire resulted in fatalities. The suspect, aged nine, allegedly set the blaze. His actions were reportedly motivated by anger towards his father. A prior incident involving a stolen fowl had led to the boy being beaten by his father.

The fire killed two women and two children. The boy's confession has been reported, with further details available from the source.

The incident occurred in a specific area, with the Nigeria Police Force making the arrest.