Landlord Detained Over Murd£r Of Two Ondo Varsity Students Di£s In Police Custody

The Landlord apprehended for his suspected involvement in the kidnapping and murder of two students from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, has passed away while in detention.

On Saturday, July 19, the Ondo State Police Command verified the death of a murder suspect, Femi Oladele, also known as Tallex.

Oladele was detained after two friends, Andrel Okah and John Abba, both 200-level students, vanished from the university premises.

Following their absence for three weeks, their peers raised concerns and notified the authorities.

Subsequently, the police took action and initiated an investigation, which resulted in the arrest of Oladele and two other accomplices, Kola and Michael.

It was reported that Oladele was the landlord of one of the victims.

During the questioning of the suspects, the police stated that one of them admitted the victims had been killed and their bodies were disposed of at various locations in Ekiti State.

The suspects allegedly withdrew ₦800,000 from the deceased Abba’s bank account after the murder.

The police later revealed that Okah’s body had been found and placed in a morgue, while efforts continued to locate Abba’s remains.

While detained, Oladele became ill and was hurriedly taken to a hospital by the police, where he subsequently died.

“The suspect (Oladele) was sick in the custody where he was kept by the police. When his health condition was getting worse, he was quickly rushed to the hospital, where he later died,” a source said.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the suspect’s death, noting that Oladele had been receiving medical care but passed away in the early hours of Friday, July 18.

“Yes, he is dead. He had been under medical supervision since his arrest and had been in and out of the hospital. He passed away yesterday (Friday). We have recovered the decomposing body of Okah and are still searching for Abba’s remains.”

“We urge the public to disregard any attempt to twist the facts. The command remains fully committed to justice. Everyone involved will face the full weight of the law,” the PPRO added.

Meanwhile, students of the Ondo State-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, have issued an ultimatum to the police regarding the brutal murder of two undergraduates, following the death of the primary suspect, Femi Oladele, in custody.

The university’s students’ union has demanded that the police present the body of the deceased suspect.

A statement by their President, Salami Akeem, General Secretary, Bakare Jamiu Abiodun, and Public Relations Officer, Ajidagba Mosadoluwa, stated: “We are giving the Police a strict ultimatum to comply with this demand.

“The Students’ Union further insists on a transparent, fair, and timely investigation into the killings.

“We believe that justice must not only be done, but must be seen to be done.

“This is the least owed to the grieving families, the AAUA community, and the general public.

“We also request that all findings related to this case be made public and handled with the highest level of integrity.

“The Nigerian Police must act with full responsibility, professionalism, and commitment to justice.

“We are bringing this demand directly to the attention of the Ondo State Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal.”

The student leaders emphasized that “our demands must be met within the given time frame in order not to result in a mass demonstration by all the students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko and other concerned Nigerian students.

“This protest will be carried out physically as enshrined in our rights as citizens, to demand transparency, accountability, and the proper handling of this sensitive matter.

“The Adekunle Ajasin University Students’ Union remains resolute in its commitment to protecting the welfare and dignity of its members.”
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