Siblings of boy who slaughtered his parents in Lagos want the media and public to mind their business

The Okhides were killed by their 23-year-old son, Michael, via stabbing on 4 February. Michael is now on the run.

But the family in a statement on Tuesday urged the media to refrain from sensationalism in the reportage of the matter, especially where such reports were based on inaccuracies.

Dr Abiola Odeyinka, Miss Ayooluwa Okhide and Master Stephen Okhide, surviving children of the couple, described the incident as sad and traumatic for the family.

They pleaded for public support and empathy at this trying and difficult period, saying the challenge of drug abuse and mental illness is rife and requires collective action to tackle it.

” This is a sensitive matter for us as we mourn the loss of our dear parents who loved us and gave us the best support any child could ever desire.

“Once again, we are pained by this occurrence and we passionately urge the media and general public to desist from further sensationalising this occurrence,” the statement said.

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, said a manhunt had been launched for Michael, adding that the corpses were evacuated to the Isolo General Hospital.