Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a suspect in Agoti Farm Settlement, Idanre Local Government Area of the state, in connection with the gruesome k!lling of an 18-month-old girl.
The suspect was said to have forcefully taken the baby from
her mother after attacking her and subsequently beheaded the child before
fleeing the farm settlement.
According to the father of the deceased, Mr Bright Kalu, the
tragedy occurred while his wife was at their farm camp with their children.
He said he was away at another farm when the attack took
place and was later informed by his wife.
Kalu explained that upon his return, his wife told him that
an unknown individual had invaded the camp and attacked her.
He added that while she was able to secure three of her
children, the youngest child could not be found.
He said a search party led by him and his elder brother
combed the area before discovering the lifeless body of the toddler behind
their residence, with her head severed.
According to him, the incident was reported at the Olofin
Police Station in Idanre and was subsequently transferred to the State Criminal
Investigation Department (SCID) in Akure for further investigation.
Confirming the development, the spokesperson for the Ondo
State Police Command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said detectives had arrested a suspect
in connection with the crime.
He disclosed that investigations were ongoing to establish
the circumstances surrounding the k!lling and determine whether other persons
were involved.
According to him, the suspect will be charged in court upon
the conclusion of investigations.
The police command assured residents that no effort would be
spared in ensuring that justice is served and urged members of the public to
remain calm and cooperate with investigators.
Meanwhile, the bereaved father has appealed to security
agencies and relevant authorities to ensure that those responsible for the
d3ath of his daughter are brought to justice.
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