Police arrest two over 26-year-old’s killing in Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the alleged murder of a 26-year-old man, Kehinde Asimiyu, in the Olodo area of Ibadan. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-over-26-year-olds-killing-in-oyo/
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of 26-year-old Kehinde Asimiyu in Ibadan, according to the Oyo State Police Command. The incident occurred on November 1, 2026, in the Olodo area of the city, where Asimiyu was allegedly stabbed with a broken bottle by Taiwo Babarinde. Babarinde and Ishola Semiu, the other suspect, are currently in police custody.
The attack came after an altercation between the two men, and Asimiyu's family learned of the incident when an unidentified motorcycle rider informed them at their home. Following the arrest, unrest erupted at the Olodo Police Outpost, prompting additional security measures. The Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Olugbenga, urged residents to remain calm and resolve disputes through dialogue.
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