POLICE NAB NINE IN CONNECTION WITH KILLING OF SEPTUAGENARIAN IN OYO
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The Oyo State Police Command has announced the arrest of at least nine individuals in connection with the murder of a septuagenarian and the destruction of properties worth millions of naira in a community within the state.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, and made available on Thursday morning.
According to Osifeso, the suspects were apprehended by police operatives for their alleged involvement in an attack on Aagba community, located in Surulere Local Government Area.
He stated that the attack led to the death of Madam Rachael Bamidele, a woman in her seventies, and caused many residents to flee the area.
The incident was reportedly carried out by individuals from a nearby community, allegedly due to a long-standing land dispute.
Osifeso noted that the violence, which included arson, looting, and the destruction of property, appeared to be a coordinated effort targeting people involved in an ongoing land litigation.
The attack occurred on April 5, 2025.
Further investigation by the command resulted in the arrest of Salawudeen Ismaila, a 33-year-old resident of the neighboring Oko community, along with eight other suspects.
He said, “The Oyo State Police Command has responded to the April 5, 2025, attack on Aagba Community, Surulere Local Government Area.
“The attack resulted in nine houses being razed and properties worth millions of Naira being looted or destroyed.
“The burning, looting, and destruction of properties appear to have been calculated and systematically carried out, targeting individuals involved in an ongoing civil litigation over the disputed land.
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“Also a septuagenarian, one Madam Rachael Bamidele, tragically died in the aftermath of the attack.
“The incident, which forced villagers to desert the village, was allegedly perpetrated by residents of a neighboring community over a long-standing dispute over land.
“Following the recent developments, the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, CP. Johnson O. Adenola, swiftly deployed the Command’s specialized intelligence and tactical assets, including a unit of PMF officers, to the village to ensure public safety.
“This prompt response brought about a restoration of normalcy, allowing villagers to return to their homes and resume daily activities without fear of harassment or intimidation.
“Investigations led to the apprehension of one Salawudeen Ismaila, aged 33, a native of neighbouring Oko community, and eight other suspects, as well as the recovery of three unregistered Boxer motorcycles. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other known suspects who remain at large. The indicted suspects will soon appear in court.
“The Oyo State Police Command reaffirms its zero-tolerance towards all acts or brigandage or any other act that undermines the efforts of the state government and security agencies and threaten the peace and tranquility of residents of the state.
“Furthermore, the Command also frowns at any act of self-help by individuals or groups in ventilating their grievances assuring law abiding residents of the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, by employing robust measures to address violations of law and order”.
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