The Oyo State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in a murder and robbery case, arresting three suspects identified as Hammed Akinbami, Akinbami Ojo, and Padonu Edward, all residents of Oloba Village. The suspects were apprehended on October 2, following credible intelligence received by the command. According to the police, the suspects were involved in the alleged murder and robbery of a family of six at Oloba Village, Lagelu Local Government Area of Ibadan.
The gruesome attack occurred on September 22, 2026, when the suspects 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 during the attack. The police alleged that the suspects stole ₦200,000 cash, a Boxer motorcycle, a Doma machine with a chainsaw, and a spraying machine. The attack resulted in the deaths of the family members, with the suspects allegedly tying two of the children by their hands and legs and throwing them into a nearby river.
The police investigation revealed that Akinbami shot Ifeanyi Chukwu, while Ojo and Edward attacked his wife, hitting her on the head. The remaining members of the family were also killed, and their bodies were dumped in the river. However, the police were able to recover the remains of the wife, while efforts continue to recover the remains of the four other victims. The investigation also led to the recovery of the family’s Boxer motorcycle, one locally made Dane gun, two cutlasses, and the club allegedly used during the attack.
The three suspects were arrested and, according to the police, confessed to their involvement in the crime during interrogation. The Oyo State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to a thorough investigation and pledged to ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice. The suspects and case file will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, for further investigation and legal action.
The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, has ordered a thorough investigation into the case. The police have assured that they will leave no stone unturned in unraveling the circumstances surrounding the gruesome murder and robbery. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with residents calling for increased security measures to prevent such heinous crimes.
The police have appealed to the public to provide any information that may lead to the recovery of the remaining victims and the prosecution of the suspects. The incident has highlighted the need for increased community policing and intelligence gathering to prevent such crimes. The Oyo State Police Command has assured that it will do everything possible to bring the perpetrators to justice and provide closure to the family of the victims.
The case is ongoing, with the police working to ensure that justice is served. The arrest of the three suspects is a significant step towards achieving this goal. The police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
Key points
- - Three suspects arrested in connection with the murder and robbery of a family of six in Ibadan. - The suspects allegedly stole ₦200,000 cash and other valuables during the attack. - The police have recovered some of the stolen items and the remains of one of the victims.
