The Oyo State Police Command has detained a suspect, Sodiq Kayode Akorede, in connection with the gruesome murder of a 6-year-old girl, Mutiyatu Sunday. The incident occurred on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Adigun Village, Olorunda Ogunsola area of Ibadan. According to the police spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the suspect allegedly killed the minor and severed her head. The police command acted on information that a young girl had been unlawfully killed and her severed head found in the possession of the 23-year-old suspect.
The Oyo State Police Command has been working tirelessly to ensure the safety of lives and property, as well as to ensure that justice is served at all times. In this case, the command received information about the unlawful killing of a young girl, and they promptly directed their operatives to the scene. Despite stiff resistance from an irate mob, the police officers acted professionally, restrained themselves, and successfully rescued and arrested the suspect, as well as secured the exhibit found in his possession.
Following the arrest, preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly unlawfully killed a 6-year-old girl and severed her head. Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to the commission of the crime. He was conveyed to a medical facility for necessary treatment following injuries sustained from the mob attack and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for discreet investigation and prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police strongly warns against acts of jungle justice, as such unlawful actions impede thorough investigation and ultimately truncate the course of justice. The police command wishes to inform the general public of a tragic incident that occurred on April 11, 2026, in Adigun Village, Olorunda Ogunsola area of Ibadan, and they are working to ensure that justice is served.
This incident highlights the need for the community to come together and support the police in their efforts to maintain law and order. The police cannot do it alone, and it is essential that citizens report crimes and cooperate with the authorities to ensure that justice is served. The community should also be aware that jungle justice is not only a threat to the suspects but also to the innocent members of the community.
As the investigation continues, the police will work to ensure that justice is served, and the perpetrator is brought to book. The community should remain calm and allow the police to do their job. The Oyo State Police Command is committed to ensuring the safety of lives and property, and they will not tolerate any form of violence or vigilantism.
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