The Ondo State Police Command says it has arrested one Eze Amadi for allegedly killing a 28-year-old man, Ifeanyi Otu, in the Kajola community of Odigbo Local Government Area.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the arrest in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday.
Ayanlade said investigation was ongoing to determine the circumstances that led to the killing, assuring that the suspect would be charged to court upon completion of the probe.
“The suspect is already in our custody, investigation is ongoing and after investigation is concluded, he will be charged to court. I urge residents to remain calm over the matter,” he stated.
NAN reports that residents of Kajola were thrown into mourning on Monday after the victim’s corpse was discovered in a water drum. Community sources alleged that the suspect tortured the victim to death before attempting to conceal the body.
It was learnt that some residents apprehended Amadi while he was trying to dispose of the corpse on a motorcycle at night. The suspect and the victim’s father, Mr. Michael Otu, are said to live in the same neighbourhood.
Speaking on the incident, the bereaved father described his son’s death as devastating.
“I was at home when I received a call that my son’s body, wrapped with foam, had been discovered inside a water drum. When I got to the scene, I saw him lying lifeless after the drum was cut open. I was told that the suspect was caught while trying to dispose off the body. Justice must be served in this case,” Otu said.
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