Ogun Police Arrest Three in Shocking Murder and Cover Up Attempt.
Ogun Police Arrest Three in Shocking Murder and Cover Up Attempt.
Lucky Akra
In a startling development, detectives from the Ajuwon Division of the Ogun State Police Command have apprehended three suspects Maureen Okirie, 35, Salia Karikari, 15, and Jubril Karikari, 12 linked to the alleged murder of Stanley Okirie, 38, in Akute, Ogun State.
Following the statement released by the Ogun State PPRO Oluseyi B Babaseyi anipr.
The suspects were taken into custody on April 9, 2026, after police acted on an anonymous tip about suspicious activities in the area.
Upon arrival, detectives uncovered one of the suspects in the act of trying to bury a blood stained body in a shallow grave, indicating a disturbing attempt to conceal the horrific crime.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the victim suffered a severe head injury, believed to have been inflicted with a wooden pestle. It is suspected that the other relatives conspired to carry out both the attack and the subsequent cover-up.
The murder weapon has been recovered, and the victim’s body has been transferred to the Life Channel Mortuary in Olambe for an autopsy.
Currently, the suspects remain in police custody and will be moved to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Abeokuta for further investigation and prosecution.
Condemning the incident, Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, described the act as “cruel, inhumane, and deeply disturbing,” particularly as it involved close family members.
He reassured the public of the police’s commitment to conducting a thorough investigation and ensuring that those responsible face justice. He also urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to bolster community safety.
The Ogun State Police Command encourages the public to report any unusual activities through their emergency hotline: Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111; 0906 283 7609; 0912 014 1706; 0915 102 7369; and 0708 497 2994.
