5 killers of UNILORIN graduate on Police Net, details emerge

• The Kwara State Police Command has arrested five suspects, including a community leader and local security guards.
• The incident reportedly turned violent after Adebayo got into an argument with security guards on his way home
• Adebayo’s family has expressed grief and called for justice, calling on law enforcement agencies to bring to justice those involved in his murder

The Kwara State The police command has arrested five persons suspected of involvement in the fatal attack on 46-year-old Lanre Adebayo, a political science graduate of the University of Ilorin.

The tragic incident happened late in the evening on Monday, October 21, 2024, in the Ita-Elepa area of ​​the village. Ilorin Western Local Government Area, which left the community in shock.

Legit.ng learned that Adebayo’s death occurred after a fight with two local security guards while he was returning home.

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According to sources, the disagreement escalated into a violent attack involving the community leader, two vigilante guards and two extras who were all implicated in Adebayo’s death, The Punch reports.

A resident of Ita-Elepa said on condition of anonymity:

“On the way home, Adebayo had an argument with local security that quickly escalated into violence.”

The police have launched an investigation

Confirming the arrests, the Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, Tun Ejire-Adeyemi, said the five male suspects are in police custody and undergoing interrogation.

She emphasized that the command intends to conduct a detailed investigation to establish the circumstances of the tragic event, Vanguard reports.

“The incident was reported to the command headquarters on Wednesday evening and the suspects, all males, have been taken for further interrogation,” Ejire-Adeyemi said.

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Relatives react to the murder

Adebayo’s family, still reeling from the shock of his death, called for justice, calling on the authorities to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.

A family member said:

“This senseless act has devastated us. We just want justice for Lanre and we trust that the police will do the right thing.”

Source: Legit.ng