Police arrest one over murder allegation in Oyo

The Oyo State Police command, on Monday, arrested one Giwa Sodiq in connection with a criminal altercation that led to the death of Kehinde, also known as “Ogo Ojigbo,” in Asalu Community, Lalupon, in Lagelu Local Government Area of the state.

A statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan, the state capital, said the corpse of the deceased has been deposited at Adeoyo State Hospital Morgue, Ring Road, Ibadan, for preservation and autopsy.

He explained that a preliminary investigation revealed that community authorities reported to the Iyana-Offa Division that, while sleeping, they were alerted by community security guards to a confrontation involving a group of youths within the community.

Ayanlade said, “The injured individuals were immediately rushed to Ojo Oluwa Hospital, Iyana-Offa, for medical attention, where one of the victims, identified as Kehinde, also known as ‘Ogo Ojigbo,’ later succumbed to his injuries.

Upon receipt of the report, a team of Police operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer, Supol Iyana-Offa, promptly proceeded to the scene and the hospital. Photographs were taken for documentation purposes, and one suspect, Giwa Sodiq, was arrested in connection with the incident.

The corpse of the deceased has been deposited at Adeoyo State Hospital Morgue, Ring Road, Ibadan, for preservation and autopsy. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects to ensure full prosecution,” he stated.

The statement said the Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, commended the swift response of the operatives and urged residents to remain vigilant and report criminal activities promptly.

He(CP) also appeals to members of the public with credible information that could lead to the arrest of the remaining suspects to come forward and assist the Police,” he sid.

The police command, therefore, urged members of the public to cooperate with security agencies to ensure that communities remain safe and secure for all.

Culled from vanguard