A 52-year-old farmer, Ajibade Kehinde, has been found dead on his cocoa plantation at Alani Camp, near Supare in Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State. Kehinde left home for the farm on Thursday, September 3, 2026, but failed to return home, prompting concern among his family and residents.
Discovery of the Body
His concerned family members and other residents began searching for him after he did not come back. His lifeless body was later discovered along a road leading to the farm. Sources familiar with the incident suspected that the farmer may have been attacked by criminals believed to be operating within the area, according to DailyTrust.
However, some of his harvested produce were reportedly found at the scene, raising uncertainty over the motive behind the attack and whether any items were stolen. Police officers, led by the Divisional Police Officer, visited the location after the discovery and evacuated the body to Iwaro General Hospital, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead.
Police Investigation Launched
The corpse was subsequently deposited in the hospital’s mortuary for an autopsy, while detectives commenced an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. Confirming the incident, the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said the command had begun a thorough investigation into the case.
He assured residents that the police would explore all available leads to uncover what transpired and bring anyone connected to the death to justice. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to establish the facts and address safety concerns in the area.
