Detectives of the Ajuwon Division, Ogun State Police Command, have arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a family member named Stanley Okirie in Akute, Ifo Local Government Area of the state.
The suspects – Jubril Karikari aged 12, Salia Karikari aged 15 and 35 years old Maureen Okirie – were arrested at about 11:15 am on Thursday.
DAILY POST learnt that the minors, cousins to the deceased and Maureen, a sister to the deceased, all live together.
They allegedly hit 38-year-old Stanley with a wooden pestle on the head during a family dispute.
Confirming the incident to DAILY POST on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the arrest was made following an anonymous tip-off regarding suspicious activities in the area.
Babaseyi stated that upon the information, detectives arrived at the scene and apprehended Maureen, who was allegedly trying to bury the blood-drenched corpse in a shallow grave.
He described the act as an attempt to conceal the crime, disclosing that they all conspired in the commission of the crime and the attempted cover-up.
The PPRO said, “The suspects were apprehended on Thursday, 9th April 2026, at about 1115hrs, following an anonymous tip-off regarding suspicious activities in the area.
“Acting promptly on the information, detectives arrived at the scene and caught one of the suspects attempting to bury a blood-drenched corpse in a shallow grave, in what is suspected to be an effort to conceal the crime.
“Preliminary examination of the body revealed a severe injury to the victim’s head.”
Babaseyi stated that the suspected murder weapon has been recovered, and the body has been deposited at the Life Channel Mortuary, Olambe, for autopsy.
He noted that the suspects are currently in police custody and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation and prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, while condemning the act, described it as a cruel, inhumane and deeply disturbing incident, particularly as it involved close family members.
He emphasized that such acts of violence and attempts to conceal crimes will not be tolerated under any circumstance, assuring that the command is fully committed to a thorough and transparent investigation, and that all those found culpable will face the full weight of the law.
Police arrest siblings, aunt for murdering family member in Ogun
