- Community shaken after police officer’s son allegedly murders his brother
- Victim, Emmanuel, reportedly killed in heated argument with Daniel
- Case transferred to SCID Akure as police confirm investigation
Tension has engulfed the Onigbara River community in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State after a tragic incident involving two sons of a serving police officer, popularly known as “Awilo.”
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the younger brother, identified as Daniel, allegedly stabbed his elder sibling, Emmanuel, to death during a fierce altercation that escalated on Monday evening.
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According to residents, the brothers’ argument turned deadly in a matter of minutes, though the exact cause remains unclear. “We still don’t understand what exactly happened between them. It’s shocking that a quarrel could end like this,” a resident said anonymously.
Both siblings are sons of a prominent policeman attached to the area. The murder has sent shockwaves across the local community, with residents describing it as heartbreaking and unusual.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said the Commissioner of Police had ordered a detailed investigation. He revealed that the case has been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Akure for thorough probing.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, the Ondo State Police Command also confirmed the arrest of a woman, Augustina Mowari, for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend, Michael Ikuedowoni, to death.
The incident occurred on Sunday in Okitipupa, the administrative headquarters of Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state.
Ayanlade said the suspect was immediately taken into custody and is now undergoing interrogation. He noted that investigations have commenced to determine the motive behind the alleged act, which locals link to infidelity.
“These cases are both under active investigation. We urge residents to remain calm as justice will be served,” Ayanlade added.
