ONDO POLICE COMMENCE INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED MURDER OF 60YEAR OLD WOMAN IN ORE, ARREST SUSPECT AND RECOVER MACHETE

PRESS RELEASE

ONDO POLICE COMMENCE INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED MURDER OF 60YEAR OLD WOMAN IN ORE, ARREST SUSPECT AND RECOVER MACHETE

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a suspected murderer, identified as Samuel Akoade, in connection with the killing of a 60-year-old woman, Mrs. Olufunke Amoo, at Ore in Odigbo Local Government Area of the State. The incident occurred on Sunday, 16th August 2026, when the Command received a report that the deceased was found lying in a pool of blood at her residence.

Preliminary information revealed that the victim had sustained deep machete cuts and was already dead when she was discovered. Following the report, police operatives from Ore Division immediately mobilised to the scene, secured the area and commenced preliminary investigation.

A machete suspected to have been used in the attack was recovered, while the scene was photographed and documented. The suspected assailant, initially identified simply as Samuel, was reported to have fled the scene before the arrival of the police.

However, following sustained efforts by the operatives, Samuel Akoade was subsequently arrested and taken into police custody. The remains of the deceased have been deposited at the mortuary, while the suspect remains in custody.

The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Akure, for further investigation. The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Felix N. Ohagwu, psc, mnips, mspsp, has directed that the investigation be conducted thoroughly and professionally to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.

The Command also reassures residents of its commitment to protecting lives and property and urges members of the public to continue providing timely and useful information to the police, particularly on suspicious activities within their communities.

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E-Signed DSP ABAYOMI JIMOH anipr, mnisma

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)

Ondo State Command

17th August, 2026