⚖️ Three arrested over killing of six family members in Oyo Oyo State Police have arrested three suspects over the alleged murder and robbery of a family of six at Oloba Village, Lagelu Local Government Area, on 22 September 2026. The suspects — Hammed Akinbami, Akinbami Ojo and Padonu Edward, all from the same village — allegedly invaded the home of Ifeanyi Chukwu, his wife and four children. Armed with a dane gun, two cutlasses and a club, they allegedly robbed the family of ₦200,000 cash, a motorcycle and equipment. Hammed Akinbami allegedly shot the husband; the wife was struck on the head. Two children were tied and thrown into a nearby river; the remaining family members were killed and their bodies dumped there. The wife's remains have been recovered; a search for the others continues. All three suspects confessed during interrogation, police said. The case is being transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Iyaganku for further investigation and prosecution. Source
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