Three arrested over murder of couple, four children in Oyo community

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged murder and robbery of a couple and their four children at Oloba Village in Lagelu Local Government Area of the state.

The suspects were identified as Hammed Akinbami, Akinbami Ojo and Padonu Edward, all residents of Oloba Village.

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

According to Ayanlade, the suspects allegedly invaded the residence of Ifeanyi Chukwu, his wife and their four children on September 22, 2026, armed with a locally made Dane gun, two cutlasses and a club.

The attackers reportedly dispossessed the family of N200,000 in cash, a Boxer motorcycle, a Doma machine fitted with a chainsaw and a spraying machine.

The police spokesperson said Hammed Akinbami allegedly shot the husband during the attack, while Akinbami Ojo and Padonu Edward allegedly assaulted the wife, repeatedly hitting her on the head.

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The suspects were also accused of tying two of the children by their hands and legs before throwing them into a nearby river.

According to the police, the remaining members of the family were allegedly killed, with their bodies subsequently dumped in the same river.

The remains of the woman have since been recovered, while police operatives are continuing efforts to recover the bodies of the other victims.

The command said investigation into the incident is ongoing.