…As 6-year-old victim allegedly killed and beheaded, suspect confesses
… CP decries jungle justice as suspect rescued from angry mob
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 23-year-old suspect, Sodiq Kayode Akorede, in connection with the murder of a six-year-old girl in Ibadan.
This in a press release issued on Sunday, the command disclosed that the incident occurred on April 11, 2026, at Adigun Village in the Olorunda Ogunsola area of the city. The victim was identified as Mutiyatu Sunday.
According to the statement, police authorities received intelligence that the young girl had been unlawfully killed, with her severed head reportedly found in the possession of the suspect at the location.
Following the report, the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, ordered the immediate deployment of operatives to the scene.
Police officers, acting on the directive, swiftly mobilised to the area, where they encountered resistance from an angry mob. Despite the tension, the operatives exercised restraint and professionalism, successfully rescuing the suspect from possible lynching, arresting him, and securing the exhibit recovered from his possession.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly killed the minor and severed her head. During interrogation, he reportedly confessed to the crime.
The police further stated that the suspect sustained injuries during the mob attack and was taken to a medical facility for treatment. He is expected to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further investigation and subsequent prosecution.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police condemned acts of jungle justice, warning that such actions undermine due process and hinder effective investigation. He assured the public that justice would be served and urged residents to remain law-abiding.
The command also called on members of the public to promptly report suspicious activities to security agencies, reiterating its commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the state.