Police Arrest Suspect Over Fatal Altercation in Ibadan Community
The Oyo State Police Command has made a significant arrest in connection with a violent incident that resulted in the death of a resident in Asalu Community, located in the Lalupon area of Ibadan. This development follows a confrontation among a group of youths within the community, which left several individuals injured and led to the tragic loss of one life.
Details of the Incident and Police Response
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, community leaders reported the disturbance to the Iyana-Offa Police Division after security guards alerted them to the nighttime commotion. Preliminary investigations indicate that the injured victims were promptly taken to Ojo Oluwa Hospital in Iyana-Offa for medical treatment. However, one victim, identified as Kehinde, also known as "Ogo Ojigbo," succumbed to his injuries sustained during the clash.
In response to the report, a team of police operatives, led by the Divisional Police Officer of Iyana-Offa Division, swiftly moved to the scene and the hospital to initiate a thorough investigation. As a result, one suspect, Giwa Sodiq, has been arrested in connection with the incident. Police efforts are ongoing to apprehend other suspects who reportedly fled the scene. The remains of the deceased have been deposited at the Adeoyo State Hospital mortuary on Ring Road in Ibadan for preservation and autopsy procedures.
Commissioner of Police Commends Efforts and Urges Public Cooperation
The state's Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, praised the prompt response of the operatives involved in the investigation. He assured residents that the command is committed to ensuring all those responsible for the crime are brought to justice. Haruna also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities promptly to security agencies. Furthermore, he appealed to residents with credible information that could aid in the arrest of the fleeing suspects to come forward and assist the police in the ongoing investigation.
The police reiterated their dedication to strengthening community policing and maintaining safety across Oyo State. They encouraged residents to continue cooperating with law enforcement agencies to foster peaceful communities.
Police Foil Cattle Rustling Operation and Arrest Four Suspects
In a separate but related development, the Oyo State Police Command has successfully foiled a cattle rustling operation and arrested four suspects. This action followed a coordinated response to a distress call from the Ado-Awaye axis of the state.
Recovery of Stolen Cattle and Vehicle
The Command reported that its operatives recovered rustled cattle and a vehicle used by the suspects during an operation carried out in the early hours of March 13. According to DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, the incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. when a resident of the Igbojaye area, Muhammad Ibrahim, reported that armed hoodlums had invaded a cattle camp belonging to one Yahaya at Iserin area via Ado-Awaye and made off with several cows.
The Divisional Police Officer in Ado-Awaye immediately mobilized a joint patrol team comprising police operatives and local vigilantes to the scene. The team intercepted the suspects as they attempted to escape with the livestock. The suspects had already loaded two cows into a white Mazda bus with registration number KMA 178 ZY and were in the process of loading three additional cows when operatives closed in on them. Upon sighting the patrol team, the hoodlums abandoned the vehicle loaded with the cattle and fled into the bush.
Arrests and Confessions
During the operation, security operatives also found two cattle herders, Ibrahim Musa and Ibrahim Umaru, who had been tied up by the fleeing suspects. A subsequent bush-combing operation led to the arrest of Sekooni Wale, 30, identified as the driver of the Mazda bus, and Jimoh Toheeb, 25, said to be the motor boy. Further investigation extended to Maya Town in the Lanlate area, where the principal suspect, Moshood Abdullahi, 38, was apprehended. Abdullahi was described as a notorious cattle rustler reportedly from Badagry. His arrest also resulted in the apprehension of another suspect, Macho Sindi, 29. During interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime.
The Command confirmed that the stolen cattle and the vehicle used in the operation were successfully recovered. Commissioner of Police Femi Haruna commended the operatives and local security partners for their swift response, noting that their timely intervention prevented the suspects from escaping with the livestock. He also expressed appreciation for the support and guidance of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, in strengthening security and community policing efforts across the country. Haruna further urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies.
