OGUN POLICE ARREST SUSPECT FOR MURDER OF MOTORCYCLIST IN IGBESA

Detectives of the Igbesa Division, Ogun State Police Command, have arrested Chidi Ebere ‘M’, aged 27, for the alleged murder of a commercial motorcyclist in Igbesa, Ogun State.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, 8th April 2026, at about 7 a.m. The suspect reportedly boarded a motorcycle operated by the victim, Sunday Ogbu ‘M’, aged 36, and attacked him in an attempt to seize the bike, resulting in a violent struggle.

A witness at the scene raised the alarm, prompting police to rush to the scene. The victim was rescued and taken to the hospital for urgent medical attention but was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.

The suspect was apprehended immediately, while the motorcycle and the knife used in the attack were recovered as exhibits. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for thorough investigation and prosecution.

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, condemns the act and assures that justice will be served. He urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police.

Members of the public can report concerns through the Ogun State Police Command emergency lines: Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111; Emergency numbers: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, and 0708 497 2994.

DSP OLUSEYI B. BABASEYI, anipr

POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

OGUN STATE COMMAND

ELEWERAN, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE

9TH APRIL, 2026