The Osun State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a man identified as Seun Ajayi in Ikire, Osun State.

The suspects were identified as Nurudeen Ademakinwa, also known as Igboya Aye-nuru, 30; Agboluaje Usman, 23; and Awoniran Toheeb, 20.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed the arrests in a statement issued on Thursday.

Victim Allegedly Attacked at Barbing Salon

According to the police, the incident was reported at the Ikire Divisional Police Headquarters on October 3, 2026, at about 7:30 p.m.

The complainant reportedly said he and Ajayi were having their hair cut at a barbing salon in the Oja-Ale area when a group of hoodlums, allegedly led by Ademakinwa, attacked them with dangerous weapons.

The police said Ajayi was allegedly macheted to death during the attack, while the complainant escaped and reported the incident.

Weapons, Phones Recovered

The command said an intelligence-led operation led to the arrest of the three suspects.

Items reportedly recovered during the operation included an axe, two double-edged knives and three Android mobile phones.

Police also alleged that Ademakinwa had sent threatening voice messages to some residents of Wasimi, warning them to leave the town or face consequences.

Suspect Linked to Another Alleged Killing

The police further alleged that Ademakinwa was involved in the killing of two passers-by during an attack on officers from the Ikire Division on August 24, 2026.

The command said investigations were ongoing and that the suspects would be charged in court after their conclusion.

The allegations against the suspects have not been established in court.