3 prime suspects arrested over murder of 27-year-old woman in Ondo

Thursday, February 12, 2026 - The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the brutal m8rder of a 27-year-old woman, Faith Olusesan in Funbi Fagun, Ondo Town in Ondo East Local Government Area of the state. 

Unknown assailants invaded the residence of a serving police officer, DSP Helen Adetowubo at Fagun Estate Road 5, and macheted the victim to d3ath. 

It was gathered that Faith had been preparing to travel out of the country in search of greener pastures in the coming weeks.

The spokesperson of the command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the incident and arrest of the suspects in a statement on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

According to the PPRO, the suspects identified as Olayode,27; Temitope,32 and Bolaji, 22, were arrested after the murder case was reported at Fagun Division. 

“The Ondo State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Adebowale Lawal, Psc(+), mnips, wishes to inform the general public that it has commenced a full-scale investigation into a case of murder reported at Fagun Division, Ondo State, on 5th February, 2026, and has arrested three suspects in connection with the crime,” the statement read. 

"Upon receipt of the report, police operatives swiftly mobilised to the scene of the incident, where they met the lifeless body of the victim. The body was professionally evacuated and deposited at the State Specialist Hospital Morgue for preservation and autopsy.

"Preliminary investigation revealed that some assailants, who were initially unidentified, forcibly gained entry into the compound of one Helen at Fagun Estate Road 5, Ondo State. During the attack, the assailants reportedly inflicted fatal machete injuries on Faith, a 27-year-old female, leading to her d3ath.

"Following intensive investigation and coordinated efforts by operatives of the Command, three suspects were arrested in connection with the incident. The suspects have been identified as Olayode, male, 27 years, Temitope, male, 32 years and Bolaji, male, 22 years.

"The suspects are currently in police custody and have provided useful statements that are aiding ongoing investigation. They will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.

"Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police has urged members of the public to remain calm and continue their lawful activities without fear. He assured residents that adequate security measures have been implemented in the area and across the State to prevent any recurrence of such incidents.

"The Command expresses its profound appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, for his strategic leadership and unwavering support. His far-reaching reforms and innovative technological initiatives have continued to enhance operational efficiency, intelligence-led policing, and overall policing effectiveness in Ondo State, thereby strengthening public safety and boosting public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.

“The Command reiterates its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property and encourages residents to promptly give credible and actionable information that will assist the police at all times.”