A father has reported himself to the Mile 91 Police Station after pouring petrol on his son who later died at a local hospital in the town.

Police in Mile 91 are investigating the circumstances leading to the death of the young man. The father reportedly poured the petrol on his son and lit up a gas light which Burnt down the late man.

The late Mohamed Toma was admitted to a hospital, and he was later announced dead. The reason for the father’s action is sketchy at the moment.

However, sources close to the family said the late Toma has been at loggerheads with the father and a cross-section of the family. The deceased, sources threatened to burn down the house and kill his stepmother.

Other source revealed that the father once reported to the police that he never wanted to see the son around his compound because his actions had been a threat to the family’s security.

On the day of the alleged incident, the late Toma went to the house and this got the father angry. He poured the petrol on his son.

The police in Mile 91 are yet to make an official statement regarding the matter. We will update the public on the outcome of the police investigation.