27-Year-Old Woman Hacked To D3ath By Her Landlord’s Son In Ondo

The tragic killing of Bamitale Joy, a 27-year-old teacher, by Odunayo Olomolatan, the 41-year-old son of her landlord, on May 5, 2025, in Irele, Ondo State, has been reported with some variations across sources. According to Hope Newspaper, a minor argument between Joy and Olomolatan escalated into a fatal altercation, resulting in Joy being hacked to death. The Anti-Crime Section of the Irele Divisional Police Station responded promptly, and the suspect is detained, assisting with the investigation. A senior police officer confirmed the arrest, noting the suspect will be transferred to the Homicide Section in Akure for further investigation.

Other sources, such as TheStar, Daily Post Nigeria, and Punch, report the victim’s name as Joy Tale and her age as 22, while consistently naming the suspect as Odunayo Olomolatan, aged 41. These reports corroborate the core details: the incident occurred on May 5, 2025, in Ode-Irele, following an argument, and the suspect is in custody. DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, the police spokesperson, confirmed the incident across multiple outlets, stating an ongoing investigation to determine the circumstances of the death.

The killing caused significant unrest in Irele, nearly leading to a breakdown of law and order, but police intervention restored calm. Hon. Olajide Akinfe, the local council chairman, condemned the “heinous and despicable” act, met with the Divisional Police Officer, and pledged support for the investigation. He urged residents to remain calm, avoid mob justice, and provide information to aid the police, emphasizing a zero-tolerance stance on crime.

The discrepancy in the victim’s name (Bamitale Joy vs. Joy Tale) and age (27 vs. 22) across reports suggests potential inconsistencies in early reporting, but the core narrative remains consistent. The investigation continues, with the suspect in custody and community tensions stabilized.

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