Lagos' state police have launched an investigation into a man accused of beating his brother to death over allegedly stealing school property.

Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the state police, stated that the Divisional Police Officer in Charge of Ijede, on the outskirts of Lagos, was informed Monday 26th December by Samson, a security guard at the school, of Samson's escape with stolen goods.

The items allegedly stolen were five Plasma TVs, one generator, one air-conditioner, one pumping machine, and one Wi-Fi modem.

He said the older brother killed his sibling while punishing him for "bringing disgrace to their family".

Hundeyin said;

“His brother, one Yahaya, got hold of the suspect and tied his hands and legs before proceeding to beat him for theft and bringing disgrace to the family.

“In the process, the suspect died and his brother fled.

“Based on the report, the police visited the scene, took necessary action, and evacuated the corpse to Ikorodu General Hospital mortuary for autopsy."

He expressed hope that Yahaya will be arrested by operatives of the command for allegedly killing Samson.