The Osun State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of a resident of Ikire, Seun Ajayi, and recovered dangerous weapons during an investigation into the killing.
The suspects were identified as Nurudeen Ademakinwa, 30; Agboluaje Usman, 23; and Awoniran Toheeb, 20.
According to the police, the incident occurred on October 3, 2026, at a barbing salon in Oja-Ale, Ikire, where Ajayi was allegedly attacked and macheted to death by armed assailants. A man who was with the deceased reportedly escaped during the attack.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed that the suspects were apprehended on October 5 following an intelligence-led operation.
Items recovered during the operation included an axe, two double-edged knives and three mobile phones.
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The police further alleged that the first suspect, Ademakinwa, had sent threatening voice notes to some residents of Wasinmi community, warning them to leave the area or face the consequences. He was also linked by the police to a separate attack on police operatives in Ikire on August 24, during which two passersby were reportedly killed.
The command stated that the three suspects would be charged in court after investigations had been concluded.
In a separate development, the police also announced the arrest of a 45-year-old man, Mukaila Adeyemo, over the alleged defilement of a minor in Ikire. The suspect was accused of luring the child to different locations on two occasions before allegedly assaulting her.
The police said investigations into the separate case were ongoing.
Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies.
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