Ogun Security Corps Arrests Beninese Man for Alleged Girlfriend Murder
The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, commonly known as So-Safe Corps, has apprehended a 22-year-old Beninese national, Solomon Fadele Sunday, for the alleged murder of his girlfriend in Ihunbo, Idiroko, Ogun State. This arrest followed a distress call from the Onihunbo of Ihunbo land, HRM Olamide Adeshiyan, prompting immediate action by the security outfit.
Details of the Arrest and Investigation
Corps Commander Soji Ganzallo disclosed the incident in a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Assistant Commander Adegunwa Adegbuyi, from Abeokuta, the state capital. According to Ganzallo, on April 10, 2026, at approximately 4:00 pm, the Director of Anti-Arms Smuggling, ACC Abdulkareem Abdulrazaq, received the distress call from the monarch regarding a suspected murder case.
The patrol team from the Anti-Arms Smuggling unit responded swiftly, leading to the arrest of the suspect. Preliminary interrogation revealed that Solomon Fadele Sunday met the female victim, identified as Taye, and persuaded her to live with him. She died under mysterious circumstances during their cohabitation.
Suspect's Confession and Victim Information
The suspect, a resident of Ihunbo, confessed that he encountered Taye on Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Ihunbo town. After approaching her, they began living together under the same roof until her death on April 10, 2026. Furthermore, the suspect stated that the victim hailed from Ikoga, Lagos State, but he did not know her specific house or have any information about her family.
Commander Ganzallo confirmed that the suspect has been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force at the Idiroko Divisional Headquarters for further investigation and potential prosecution. The victim's corpse was transported to the Ilaro Mortuary by the police for examination and handling.
This case highlights the ongoing efforts of local security agencies in Ogun State to address violent crimes and ensure public safety, with the So-Safe Corps playing a pivotal role in community-oriented law enforcement. The swift response underscores the importance of collaboration between traditional authorities and modern security outfits in combating criminal activities.
