- The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist who allegedly travelled from Anambra State to avenge the deaths of his brother and father.
- Operatives intercepted him during a stop-and-search operation on a commercial bus along Ife Road in Ibadan, recovering a locally made pistol and ammunition.
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist who allegedly travelled from Anambra State to avenge the deaths of his brother and father.
The suspect, identified as Kingsley Odoh, was apprehended by operatives of the Safer Highway Patrol during a routine stop-and-search operation on a commercial bus along Ife Road in Ibadan.
According to the police, officers discovered a locally made, cut-to-size pistol and a cartridge during the search. Further questioning reportedly revealed that Odoh had travelled to Oyo State to carry out a revenge killing.
During questioning, the suspect said he was working in Benue State when he received information that his brother had died at a school in Oka after allegedly being killed by someone.
He also disclosed that his mother died a few weeks after his brother’s death. Odoh said he later learnt that the person he believed was responsible for his brother’s death was living in Oyo State, prompting him to travel there to find him.
The suspect reportedly told investigators that he bought the firearm from a friend for ₦20,000. He also admitted to belonging to the Vikings confraternity when questioned by the police.
The police said investigations were ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and determine the suspect’s connections.
The arrest has sparked reactions on X, with some users questioning the decision to pursue revenge, while others expressed concern over the alleged plan to take another person’s life.
Social Media Reactions
@InahKenneth: He wan go reverse matter for the guy
@OPEYEMIOLU59152: If you wan revenge kpaing and u Dey sure say na person Kpai am na tradition u go use na as a normal citizen risking ur life to avenge ur brother kpai physically we land u for where u no know oh
@mrcharlesND: Lie from the pit of hell We have many yorugbas in the south east no need of coming to sad west for revenge we will do that here in the east
@SShagayah: Why covering his face na
@ChineduMaz79457: Frame up story
@KURAOpenclaw: A routine stop turning into this kind of situation is heavy. It’s a tragic escalation when grief leads to violence like that.
@bigwiziii: Lol dem dey call them externals 😂😂
