Two guards arrested after traveller killed in Ogun
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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two security guards, Isikilu Dauda and Rasaki Abbas, for allegedly killing a traveller named Promise in Ibafo. According to the command’s spokesperson, Babaseyi Oluseyi, the incident occurred at about 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2026. The victim was rushed to the hospital but was confirmed dead on arrival. The police are continuing investigations and searching for other suspects involved.
What happened
- Promise was allegedly attacked and hacked to death by two security guards after arriving late in the area the previous night.
- The incident happened at about 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2026, in Ibafo, Ogun State.
- Police responded to a tip-off, rescued the victim, and took him to the hospital, where he died.
- Preliminary investigation revealed a trail of blood linking the scene to one suspect, leading to the arrest of both guards.
- The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend other accomplices.
