Police Arrest Two Suspects Over 26-Year-Old’s Killing in Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of a 26-year-old man, Kehinde Asimiyu, at Olodo Garage in Ibadan. According to the police, the incident occurred on November 1, 2026, following an altercation between the deceased and some individuals in the area. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed in a statement that Asimiyu was allegedly stabbed with a broken bottle by a suspect identified as Taiwo Babarinde during the confrontation.

The police explained that the victim’s family became aware of the incident after an unidentified motorcycle rider arrived at their residence and informed them about the attack. Officers and a patrol team were immediately deployed to the scene, while the injured man was rushed to Academy Hospital, Texaco, along Iwo Road in Ibadan, for medical attention. However, a doctor later confirmed him dead. His remains were subsequently deposited at Adejare Embalming Centre for preservation, while photographs were taken as part of the preliminary investigation.

The command identified the two arrested suspects as Taiwo Babarinde, who was allegedly responsible for inflicting the fatal injury, and Ishola Semiu, who was suspected of being involved in the incident. Both men are currently in police custody, while the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, Ibadan, for further investigation. The police are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing and determine the individual roles of those involved.

Following the incident, unrest reportedly erupted at the Olodo Police Outpost, raising fears of a possible breakdown of law and order. The development prompted the deployment of additional security personnel, including officers of the Nigerian Army, Amotekun Corps and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, to restore calm. The Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Olugbenga, directed community engagement with local leaders, motorcycle and tricycle operators, and youth representatives to prevent further disturbances. He urged residents to remain peaceful, avoid violence and cooperate with security agencies.