The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended twelve suspected criminals among whom is one Monday Chukwu, a 34-year-old resident of Akintola village in the Odigbo area of the state arrested for allegedly stabbing his friend, Kefa Ofando, to death.
The police investigation revealed that late Ofando, aged 30, had borrowed the suspect the sum of N2,000, which, when demanded a few days later, led to an argument during which the suspect stabbed the victim with scissors on his neck and died from injury sustained.
Others were arrested for offences including murder and armed robbery related matters across different location in the state.
Parading the Suspects while briefing newsmen at the Police Headquarters in Akure, the Commissioner of Police, Abayomi Oladipo, explained that offences such as Murder, arson, stealing, armed robbery among others were committed by the suspects recently.
According to the Police Commissioner, “On the 20th of September, 2024, operatives of the Ondo State Police Command attached to the Odigbo Divisional Police Headquarters, acting on a complaint, swiftly responded and arrested one Monday Chukwu, a 34-year-old resident of Akintola village in the Odigbo area of the state.
“The suspect allegedly stabbed one Kefa Ofando, aged 30, to death.
“Discrete investigation revealed that the deceased had borrowed the suspect the sum of two thousand Naira, which, when demanded a few days later, led to an argument during which the suspect stabbed the victim with scissors on his neck.
“Upon arrival at the scene, crime scene experts recovered a pair of scissors, while a medical practitioner confirmed Kefa Ofando dead. Investigation is ongoing, and the suspect will soon be charged to court upon conclusion.
“However, this underscores the importance of staying away from
violent individuals and the need to act with restraint, especially when angry or under pressure.”
The Police Commissioner also paraded a 16-year old secondary school student, Precious Kolawole, for allegedly involving in the killing of a popular Akure based Caterer, Mrs. Adeniyi Iyabode, who was recently murdered at her Oda road residence in Akure, making second suspect nabbed in connection with the case.
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