Hunter in Custody After Fatal Shooting of Colleague in Ibadan Forest
The Oyo State Police Command has made an arrest following a tragic incident during a hunting expedition that resulted in the death of a man. Waheed Rasaki, a 35-year-old hunter, is now in police custody for allegedly shooting and killing his fellow hunter, Femi Oyedepo.
The fatal event took place on Tuesday, January 7, 2026, deep within the Oretan Ijaiye Forest located in the Moniya area of Akinyele Local Council. According to the police spokesperson, SP Olayinka Ayanlade, the victim was shot and died instantly at the scene.
Police Swift Response to Forest Tragedy
"The victim slumped and died on the spot," SP Ayanlade stated while briefing the press in Ibadan. He detailed that upon receiving the report, police operatives, led by the Divisional Police Officer, moved quickly to the remote location.
There, they discovered the lifeless body of Femi Oyedepo and subsequently took the suspect into custody. Ayanlade emphasized that investigations have commenced into the circumstances surrounding the shooting, highlighting the command's commitment to responding promptly to both criminal and accidental fatalities.
Separate Student Killing in Saki Triggers Another Arrest
In an unrelated but equally distressing case, the police have also arrested Olatunji Segun in connection with the killing of a student from Michael Adeniyi Koleoso Polytechnic in Saki.
The command received a distress call on the same day, January 7, at about 2:30 p.m., reporting a violent clash among students of the polytechnic. The altercation occurred at the Challenge 1 area, situated behind the school premises.
"During the altercation, one student sustained a gunshot wound to the back and was rushed to Tunmise Private Hospital, Saki, where the victim later succumbed to the injury," Ayanlade explained. Police recovered one expended cartridge at the scene and have launched an investigation to uncover the motive and full details behind the student's death.
Police Chief Commends Officers, Urges Public Vigilance
The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, CP Femi Haruna, has praised the officers involved in both operations for their professionalism and swift action. He reassured residents that the command is unwavering in its duty to maintain law and order and ensure that offenders face the full weight of the law.
CP Haruna also issued a call to the public, urging community members to:
- Remain vigilant and security-conscious.
- Cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies.
- Promptly report any suspicious activities or persons to the nearest police station.
This cooperation, he stressed, is vital for the collective effort to safeguard lives and property across Oyo State.
