A man, Ogaga Kome, 26, has been arrested for allegedly killing an 11-year old, Hossanna Merritt, while testing a locally made gun in his house.

The incident happened on Monday in Ozoro, Isoko North council area of Delta State.

The suspect reportedly fled after the incident.

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Police spokesman Bright Edafe said Kome was arrested on Tuesday when “a well-meaning individual, who is also a relative of the suspect, brought him to the station.

“Investigation is ongoing,” he said in a statement.