The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects allegedly linked to the murder of a 44-year-old woman during an armed robbery attack in Ibadan.
The suspects were identified as Akinrinola Oluwatobi, Okunola Mathew and Ibrahim Rabiu.
The command’s spokesperson, Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed their arrest in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan on Saturday.
According to the police, the incident occurred at about 2:30am on August 4, 2026, when armed robbers attacked the residence of Alhaji Olatokunbo in the Wofun Olodo area of Ibadan.
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The attackers allegedly killed Olatokunbo’s wife, Wahab Rukayat, during the operation, while other occupants of the residence sustained serious injuries.
The police said the suspects also allegedly stole several mobile phones, wristwatches, $400 and other valuables estimated at about ₦3.493 million.
Ayanlade said one iPhone 7 Plus belonging to one of the victims was recovered from the suspects and kept as an exhibit.
The three suspects are currently in police custody as investigations into the alleged murder and robbery continue.
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