Oyo Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Murder Of Family In Lagelu
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the alleged murder and robbery of a family at Oloba Village in Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The suspects, identified as Hammed Akinbami, Akinbami Ojo and Padonu Edward, allegedly invaded the family’s residence on September 22, armed with a locally made Dane gun, two cutlasses and a club.
Police said the suspects robbed the family of ₦200,000 cash and other valuables before attacking the victims.
According to the Command, the husband was allegedly shot, while his wife was attacked and two of their children were tied and thrown into a nearby river.
The remaining members of the family were also allegedly killed and their bodies disposed of in the river.
The command said the suspects confessed to the crime during interrogation, while a Dane gun, cutlasses, a club and the family’s motorcycle were recovered.
Police said the remains of the wife have been recovered, while efforts are ongoing to recover the other victims as investigation Intensifies.
