Man allegedly kills 60-year-old mother with cutlass in Ondo
By Promise Adagba The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, Samuel Akoade, for allegedly killing his mother, Mrs. Olufunke Amoo, in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The Command disclosed this in a brief made available to Daily Trust, stating that the tragic incident occurred on Sunday, August 16, 2026. […]
A 23-year-old man, Samuel Akoade, has been arrested in Ondo State, Nigeria, for allegedly murdering his 60-year-old mother, Mrs. Olufunke Amoo, in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area. According to the Ondo State Police Command, the incident occurred on Sunday, August 16, 2026, when Mrs. Amoo was discovered in a pool of blood at her home with deep cut marks on her body.
Upon receiving a report of the incident, police officers from the Ore Division secured the scene and initiated preliminary investigations. A machete, believed to be the murder weapon, was recovered at the location. Despite fleeing the scene, Akoade was later apprehended following a manhunt. The deceased's remains were turned over to the mortuary, while the suspect remains in custody.
The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Akure has taken over the case for further investigation. Ondo State's Commissioner of Police, CP Felix Ohagwu, has ordered a comprehensive and professional inquiry into the matter, vowing to uphold justice and reassured the public of the police's commitment to safeguarding lives and property.
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