One Eze Amadi is in police net for allegedly killing his neighbour’s 28-year-old Ifeanyi Otu in Kajola, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State.
It was gathered the father of the victim, Mr Michael Otu, and the suspect reside in the same neighbourhood in the community
The incident threw residents of Kajola community into mourning on Monday as the news of alleged killing of Otu by the suspect in his house spreads.
Though it was not clear what transpired between the suspect and victim.
It was gathered that the suspect allegedly tortured the 28-year-old victim to death before concealing his body inside a water drum to be disposed off at night.
However, some some residents of the community apprehended the suspect while attempting to dispose off the corpse, using a motorcycle.
One of the residents who pleaded anonymity said: Nobody knows what transpired between them.
The father of the victim said that the killing of his son was devastating.
I was at home when I received a call that my son’s body, wrapped with foam, had been discovered inside a water drum.
When I got to the scene, I saw him lying lifeless after the drum was cut open.
I was told that the suspect was caught while trying to dispose off the body. Justice must be served in this case,” Otu said.
The spokesperson of Ondo Police Command however disclosed that investigation was ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the killing.
He added that the the suspect would be charged to court after investigation.
He urged residents of the community to remain calm, saying that the law would take its course.
The suspect is already in our custody, investigation is ongoing and after investigation is concluded, he will be charged to court.
I urge residents to remain calm over the matter, Ayanlade said.
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