Police Arrest Three in Oyo Over Family Murder and Robbery
Three suspects arrested in Oyo State Police Command for the murder and robbery of a family in Oloba village, Lagelu LGA, Ibadan
In Brief
- •Three suspects arrested in Oyo State Police Command for the murder and robbery of a family in Oloba village, Lagelu LGA, Ibadan
- •The attack on September 22, 2026 involved a Dane gun, cutlasses and a club, and resulted in the theft of N200,000, a Boxer motorcycle, a Doma machine with chainsaw and a spraying machine
- •Victims included husband Ifeanyi Chukwu, his wife and four children; the wife’s body was recovered while the children were thrown into a nearby river and remain missing
- •Police recovered the stolen items and weaponry and the suspects confessed during interrogation
- •The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and legal action
Why It Matters
The incident underscores the severity of violent crime in Oyo State and highlights the police’s rapid response following credible intelligence. The recovery of stolen property and the confession of the suspects demonstrate the effectiveness of investigative procedures, while the ongoing search for missing victims reflects the community’s need for closure and justice.
Key Details
- Incident Date
- September 22, 2026
- Arrest Date
- After October 2, 2026
- Suspects
- Hammed Akinbami, Akinbami Ojo, Padonu Edward
- Stolen Amount
- N200,000
- Stolen Vehicle
- Boxer motorcycle
- Stolen Equipment
- Doma machine with chainsaw, spraying machine
- Weapon Used
- Dane gun, cutlasses, club
- Victims
- 6 (husband, wife, four children)
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