By Ayodele Oni
The Ondo State Police Command, has warned the people against jungle Justice as the Command arrested a man for beating a boy to death for allegedly stealing cocoa pod.
The incident, according to police report, happened at Akunmi Quarters, Akungba.
Command spokesman, Olusola Ayanlade in a statement, disclosed that “At about 1430hrs, the Police received a report of a young boy, who had been severely assaulted, after being accused of plucking cocoa pods from a farm.
“He was brought to the station in an unconscious state, and officers immediately directed that he be taken for urgent medical attention. Regrettably, at about 1736hrs, he was confirmed dead at the hospital.
“The complainant was promptly arrested, while the deceased’s remains were deposited at the hospital’s morgue for autopsy.
“The case has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Akure, for discreet investigation with a view to ensuring that justice is served.
“The Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, strongly condemns this tragic development and once again cautions members of the public against resorting to self-help or jungle justice under any circumstance.
“Citizens are urged to resist the temptation of taking laws into their own hands, but rather report all infractions, disputes, or criminal acts to the Police and allow due process of the law to prevail.”
In another incident, the command nabbed a female suspect for unlawful possession and distribution of illicit drugs at Ode Aye, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State.
Report revealed that “on 22nd September, 2025, at about 1730hrs, acting on credible intelligence, Police operatives stormed the residence of one Mrs. Ibikun Segun ‘f’ of No. 16 Ikoloma Street, Ode Aye.
“Upon thorough search of the premises, large quantities of a white crystal substance suspected to be crystal methamphetamine and dried leaves suspected to be cannabis sativa were recovered.
“In addition, the sum of ₦25,000, believed to be proceeds from the illicit trade, was also found in her possession.
“The suspect was immediately arrested and taken into custody, while investigation has since commenced to trace the source of the drugs, identify possible accomplices, and dismantle any distribution network linked to her activities. She will be charged to court upon completion of investigation.
“Drug abuse and distribution remain one of the greatest threats to public safety as they fuel crime and criminality, endanger the lives of users, and destabilize communities.
“Many violent crimes such as kidnapping for ransom, robbery, cultism, and homicide are often linked to the influence of hard drugs. It is for this reason that the Ondo State Police Command has continued to intensify its crackdown on drug traffickers, peddlers, and distributors.”
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