Man arrested in Ibadan for possession of young girl's severed head
A 23-year-old man, Sodiq Kayode Akorede, has been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command in Ibadan after he was found with the severed head of a six-year-old girl. The incident took place in Adigun Village, Olorunda Ogunsola area, where police intervened to rescue the suspect from an angry mob. According to police spokesperson Ayanlade Olayinka, the suspect confessed to the crime during interrogation. The Commissioner of Police, Ayodeji Olugbenga, has urged the public to avoid jungle justice and report suspicious activities to authorities.
What happened
- The Oyo State Police Command arrested Sodiq Kayode Akorede, aged 23, in Ibadan for allegedly killing a six-year-old girl, Mutiyatu Sunday, and severing her head.
- The incident occurred on April 11, 2026, in Adigun Village, Olorunda Ogunsola area of Ona-Ara Local Government Area.
- Police operatives were directed by Commissioner Ayodeji Olugbenga to rescue the suspect and secure evidence despite resistance from a mob.
- The suspect was taken into custody and later moved to a medical facility for treatment after sustaining injuries from the mob.
- The Commissioner of Police warned against jungle justice and encouraged residents to remain law-abiding and report suspicious activities.
