Tension gripped the Shagari axis of the Akure South Local Council Area of Ondo State following the gruesome killing of a refrigeration and air conditioning technician, Idris Abiodun Clement. The 47-year-old father of five was murdered by suspected armed robbers during a violent attack on his residence in the early hours of Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Attack Details
Clement was fatally injured after confronting the robbers who had invaded his compound around 1 a.m. after dispossessing some residents of their valuables. The armed robbers, who were said to be three in number, had attacked two other houses in the area before forcefully gaining entry into Clement's family compound. The deceased technician confronted one of the assailants, unaware that the gang was heavily armed.
Family Account
Speaking on the incident, one of the deceased's sons, AbdulFatai Clement, described the attack as devastating. “The armed robbers came into our street around 1 a.m. and started robbing residents. They had robbed about two other houses before they came into our house in full force,” he narrated. “My father did not want to leave anything to chance, so he confronted one of the robbers to defend the family, not knowing there were about three or four of them and that they were heavily armed. They attacked him with axes and cutlasses before one of them brought out a gun and shot him. The robbers fled immediately after he collapsed. We had to rush him to the hospital, but he had lost so much blood. The doctors later confirmed him dead.”
Community Reaction
A close friend of the deceased, who identified himself simply as Hakeem, described the incident as a painful and senseless killing. He said Clement was widely known for his generosity and willingness to support people in legitimate businesses. The widow of the deceased, Taibat Clement, appealed to the state government and the security agencies not to allow those responsible for the killing of her husband to escape justice.
Police Confirmation
The spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, DSP Jimoh Abayomi, confirmed the incident and said one suspect had been arrested in connection with the robbery and murder. “We have arrested a suspect in connection with the violent attack on residents of Shagari and the killing of the technician,” Abayomi said. “The suspect is currently in our custody at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCID) and is assisting the police with the investigation.”
