Operatives of the Ajuwon Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested three suspects over the alleged murder of a 38-year-old man and an attempt to secretly bury his body in Akute area of the state.
The suspects; Maureen Okirie, 35; Salia Karikari, 15; and Jubril Karikari, 12, were apprehended on Thursday, April 9, 2026, following an anonymous tip-off about suspicious activities in the community.
Police said detectives swiftly responded to the information and arrived at the scene, where one of the suspects was caught attempting to bury a blood-soaked corpse in a shallow grave, in what authorities described as an effort to conceal the crime.
The victim, identified as Stanley Okirie, was found with a severe head injury. Preliminary investigations revealed that he was allegedly attacked with a wooden pestle, while the other suspects, said to be relatives of the deceased, were implicated in both the killing and the attempted cover-up.
The suspected murder weapon has been recovered, while the victim’s body has been deposited at the Life Channel Mortuary in Olambe for autopsy.
Police authorities disclosed that the suspects are currently in custody and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, condemned the act, describing it as cruel, inhumane, and deeply disturbing, particularly as it involved close family members.
He assured the public of a thorough and transparent investigation, stressing that all those found culpable would face the full weight of the law. The police boss also urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies.
The command provided emergency contact lines for residents, including the Gateway Shield toll-free number, 0800 000 9111, alongside other emergency numbers.
