Ondo Police Arrest Two Over Fatal Stabbing of Officer; Woman Found Dead in Ore Hotel

The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspects accused of fatally stabbing a police inspector during an altercation in Akure.

Police spokesperson Ayanlade Olayinka, who disclosed the incident in Akure, said the officer was carrying out his lawful duty in the Arakale area of the state capital when the attack occurred.

According to him, “an incident occurred in the early hours of yesterday involving a police officer who was performing lawful duty in the said area. An altercation ensued between the officer and some recalcitrant individuals, during which the officer was tragically stabbed.”

Olayinka noted that the development prompted a swift, coordinated response by the command. The Commissioner of Police immediately deployed operatives to the scene, leading to the arrest of two suspects identified as Shina Jacob (25) and Felix Olalekan (32).

He added that although the injured officer was quickly taken to the hospital, “despite all efforts, the police inspector sadly passed away while receiving treatment.”

He explained that the follow-up operation formed part of ongoing efforts to curb violent crime and safeguard public safety across the state.

The police spokesperson stressed that the command “will not tolerate any form of human rights abuse by its officers, just as it will deal decisively with anyone who assaults or attacks police officers in the course of their lawful duties.” He said the suspects will be charged to court once investigations are completed.

Olayinka also expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police for his continuous guidance and support toward strengthening policing in the country.

Woman Found Dead in Ore Hotel

In a separate incident, a yet-to-be-identified woman was found dead in a hotel in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area, after spending the night with her lover.

Police sources said the woman and her companion, identified as Sodiq Ganiyu, lodged at the hotel overnight. Hotel staff later discovered the woman unresponsive when they entered the room for cleaning. The man reportedly fled immediately after the discovery, leaving behind no clue to his location.

Olayinka confirmed the incident, adding that the woman’s body has been deposited at the Ore morgue and that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect.

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