The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the alleged murder of a 26-year-old man, Kehinde Asimiyu, following a fatal altercation in the Olodo area of Ibadan.
The command said the incident, which occurred at Olodo Garage, involved the alleged stabbing of Asimiyu with a broken bottle by one of the suspects, identified as Taiwo Babarinde.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said the police received a report about the incident on November 1, 2026.
According to the statement, the deceased’s family learnt of the attack after an unidentified motorcycle rider arrived at their residence and informed them.
The police said officers and a patrol team were immediately deployed to the scene, while the victim was rushed to Academy Hospital, Texaco, Iwo Road, Ibadan, where he was confirmed dead by a doctor.
His remains were subsequently deposited at Adejare Embalming Centre for preservation, while photographs were taken as part of preliminary investigative procedures.
The command identified the two arrested suspects as Babarinde, who was suspected of inflicting the fatal injury, and Ishola Semiu, who was allegedly involved in the incident.
It said both suspects were in police custody, adding that the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, Ibadan, for further investigation.
The police also disclosed that the incident triggered unrest at the Olodo Police Outpost, raising concerns about a possible breakdown of law and order.
It said reports of threats by hoodlums subsequently prompted the deployment of additional security personnel to the area.
The command reassures residents of Olodo and its environs that adequate security measures remain in place to safeguard lives and property. It also issues a stern warning to individuals or groups seeking to foment trouble, incite violence or exploit the situation to destabilise the area that such conduct will not be tolerated.
The Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Olugbenga, urged residents to remain calm, shun violence and embrace dialogue in resolving disagreements.
