Detectives of the Ajuwon Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 25-year-old suspect, Abubakar Musa, over the alleged murder of two persons and attempted killing of three others in the Olámbe area of the state.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at about 1:38 a.m., when the suspect reportedly attacked five individuals with a knife following a dispute linked to failed business dealings. The victims were said to have been trying to pacify him before the situation escalated into violence.
Two of the victims, Gbadamasi Ibrahim, 25, and Chinedu, 40, succumbed to their injuries while being rushed to the hospital, where a doctor later confirmed them dead.
Three others, Mohammed Abubakar, 35; Ashiru Adamu, 25; and Paul Lawrence, 25, sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving treatment, with reports indicating they are responding.
Police said the suspect fled the scene after the attack but was subsequently tracked down and arrested by detectives. He is currently in custody, while the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation and prosecution.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, condemned the attack and assured residents that justice would be served. He also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious or violent activities to the police.
The command encouraged residents to make use of its emergency lines to report security concerns, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the state.
