POLICE ARREST THREE SUSPECTS OVER FAMILY MURDER, ROBBERY IN OYO
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By: Fasasi Hammad
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged murder and robbery of a family at Oloba Village in Lagelu Local Government Area of Ibadan.
The arrest followed credible intelligence received by the Command on October 2, 2026, at about 5pm concerning the incident, which occurred on September 22, 2026, at about 7pm.
Acting on the information, detectives immediately commenced an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack and identify those responsible.
Preliminary investigations revealed that three suspects — Hammed Akinbami, Akinbami Ojo and Padonu Edward, all residents of Oloba Village — allegedly invaded the home of Ifeanyi Chukwu, his wife and their four children.
The suspects were reportedly armed with a locally made Dane gun, two cutlasses and a club, which they allegedly used during the attack.
According to the police, the suspects stole ₦200,000 in cash, a Boxer motorcycle, a Doma machine with a chainsaw and a spraying machine from the family.
During the attack, Hammed Akinbami allegedly shot the husband, while Akinbami Ojo and Padonu Edward reportedly inflicted injuries on the wife by hitting her on the head.
The attack later turned fatal when the suspects allegedly tied two of the children by their hands and legs and threw them into a nearby river. The remaining members of the family were also allegedly killed, with their bodies disposed of in the same river.
As part of the investigation, detectives visited the scene, where photographs were taken and several exhibits recovered. The items included the family’s Boxer motorcycle, a locally made Dane gun, two cutlasses and the club allegedly used during the attack.
The three suspects were subsequently arrested and detained. During interrogation, the police said they confessed to their alleged involvement in the crime.
The remains of the woman have since been recovered, while efforts are ongoing to recover the remains of the four other victims who were allegedly dumped in the river.
The suspects and case file will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Iyaganku, for further investigation and necessary legal action.
The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, psc, mnips, has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident and directed that all persons found culpable be brought to justice.
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