Police arrest three suspects over murder of couple and four children in Oyo

IBADAN: The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged murder and robbery of a family at Oloba Village in Lagelu Local Government Area of Ibadan.

The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement issued on October 6, 2026.

According to the police, the suspects, identified as Hammed Akinbami, Akinbami Ojo and Padonu Edward, all residents of Oloba Village, allegedly invaded the residence of Ifeanyi Chukwu, his wife and their four children on September 22, 2026.

The police said the suspects were armed with a locally made Dane gun, two cutlasses and a club during the attack.

They allegedly stole N200,000 in cash, a Boxer motorcycle, a Doma machine with chainsaw and a spraying machine.

According to the command, Hammed Akinbami allegedly shot the husband during the attack, while Akinbami Ojo and Padonu Edward allegedly attacked the wife, hitting her on the head.

The police further alleged that two of the couple’s children were tied by their hands and legs and thrown into a nearby river.

The remaining members of the family were also allegedly killed, with their bodies reportedly disposed of in the same river.

The remains of the wife have since been recovered, while police and other relevant authorities are continuing efforts to recover the remains of the other victims.

The suspects are expected to face further investigation and possible prosecution as police work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.