Police arrest three over alleged murder and secret burial in Ogun
Three people have been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for the alleged murder and attempted secret burial of Stanley Okirie in Akute. The suspects, Maureen Okirie, Salia Karikari, and Jubril Karikari, were apprehended after police received a tip-off about suspicious activity. Police say the victim was attacked with a wooden pestle and that the suspects tried to conceal the crime. The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, has condemned the act and assured the public of a thorough investigation.
What happened
- Maureen Okirie, Salia Karikari, and Jubril Karikari were arrested in connection with the alleged murder of Stanley Okirie in Akute, Ogun State.
- The suspects were apprehended on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at about 11:15 a.m., after police received an anonymous tip-off about suspicious activities.
- Police found one suspect attempting to bury the blood-drenched body in a shallow grave, allegedly to conceal the crime.
- A preliminary examination revealed a severe head injury, and a wooden pestle believed to be the murder weapon was recovered.
- The suspects are in custody and will be transferred for further investigation and prosecution, while the Commissioner of Police has urged the public to report suspicious activities.
