Man arrested after mother killed in Ondo community
A man named Samuel Akoade has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly killing his mother, Olufunke Akoade, in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area. The incident reportedly happened in the Powerline area, where the victim was found with fatal machete injuries. Abayomi Jimoh, the state Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed that the suspect is now in custody. The police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of the case.
What happened
- Samuel Akoade allegedly attacked his mother, Olufunke Akoade, with a machete, resulting in her death.
- The incident occurred on Sunday, 16th August 2026, in Ore, Ondo State.
- Police recovered a machete suspected to have been used in the attack and documented the crime scene.
- Samuel Akoade initially fled but was later arrested and is now in police custody.
- The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Akure for further investigation, as directed by CP Felix Ohagwu.
