Tragedy struck in Ode-Irele, Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State on Monday, as a landlord’s son, identified as Odunayo Olomolatan, allegedly hacked a 22-year-old female tenant, Joy Tale, to death during an argument.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, stated that the suspect has been arrested and is currently in custody at the Divisional Police Headquarters in Ode-Irele.
“Yes, I can confirm to you that the lady was allegedly hacked to death during an argument between her and her landlord’s son.
The suspect has been arrested and an investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the lady’s death,” Ayanlade said.
In the wake of the tragic event, Chairman of Irele Local Government, Hon. Olajide Akinfe, called for calm and urged residents not to take the law into their own hands.
Akinfe, who visited the police division in the area, assured the public that necessary measures have been put in place to ensure that justice is served and that the suspect does not escape accountability.
The incident has thrown the local community into mourning, with residents demanding swift and transparent action from authorities.
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