By Staff Reporter
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged gruesome murder and robbery of a family at Oloba Village, in Lagelu Local Government Area of Ibadan.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
According to the police, the suspects identified as Hammed Akinbami, Akinbami Ojo and Padonu Edward, all residents of Oloba Village, allegedly invaded the residence of Ifeanyi Chukwu, his wife and their four children on September 22, 2026.
The suspects were reportedly armed with a locally made Dane gun, two cutlasses and a club.
The police said the attackers allegedly robbed the family of ₦200,000 in cash, a Boxer motorcycle, a Doma machine with chainsaw and a spraying machine.
During the attack, Hammed Akinbami allegedly shot the husband, while Akinbami Ojo and Padonu Edward allegedly attacked the wife, hitting her on the head.
The police further alleged that two of the children were tied by their hands and legs and thrown into a nearby river, while the remaining members of the family were killed and their bodies allegedly disposed of in the same river.
The remains of the wife have since been recovered, while police said efforts are ongoing to recover the remains of the other victims.
The three suspects are currently in police custody as investigation continues into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Source: Oyo State Police Command
