Detectives of the Ajuwon Division, Ogun State Police Command, have arrested three (3) suspects, namely Maureen Okirie ‘F’, aged 35, Salia Karikari ‘M’, aged 15, and Jubril Karikari ‘M’, aged 12, in connection with the alleged murder of one Stanley Okirie ‘M’, aged 38, in Akute, Ogun State.
The suspects were apprehended on Thursday, 9th April 2026, at about 1115hrs, following an anonymous tip-off regarding suspicious activities in the area. Acting promptly on the information, detectives arrived at the scene and caught one of the suspects attempting to bury a blood-drenched corpse in a shallow grave, in what is suspected to be an effort to conceal the crime.
Preliminary examination of the body revealed a severe injury to the victim’s head. Further investigation indicates that the victim was allegedly attacked with a wooden pestle, while the other suspects, who are relatives of the deceased, conspired in the commission of the crime and the attempted cover-up. The suspected murder weapon has been recovered, and the body has been deposited at the Life Channel Mortuary, Olambe, for autopsy.
The suspects are currently in police custody and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation and prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, while condemning the act, described it as a cruel, inhumane and deeply disturbing incident, particularly as it involved close family members. He emphasized that such acts of violence and attempts to conceal crimes will not be tolerated under any circumstance. The CP further assured the public that the Command is fully committed to a thorough and transparent investigation, and that all those found culpable will face the full weight of the law. He also called on residents to remain security conscious, promptly report suspicious activities, and continue to cooperate with the Police in the collective effort to rid society of criminal elements.
Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspicious activities through the Ogun State Police Command emergency lines: Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111; 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, and 0708 497 2994.