A man identified as Eze Amadi has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly killing 28-year-old Ifeanyi Otu in Kajola, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, revealed this to the News Agency of Nigeria in a telephone interview on Friday.
Ayanlade confirmed that investigations were ongoing to uncover the circumstances surrounding the killing, adding that the suspect would face court charges once inquiries were completed.
He urged residents of the community to remain calm, assuring them that justice would prevail.
“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.
Reports indicate that Kajola community residents were thrown into mourning on Monday following the alleged killing of Otu by the suspect in his home.
It remains unclear what led to the incident between the suspect and the victim.
According to findings, the suspect allegedly tortured the 28-year-old to death before concealing his body inside a water drum, planning to dispose of it at night.
Some residents apprehended the suspect while he attempted to transport the corpse on a motorcycle.
It was gathered that the victim’s father, Mr. Michael Otu, and the suspect lived in the same neighbourhood.
One resident, who pleaded anonymity, said: “Nobody knows what transpired between them.”
The victim’s father described the killing as 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.
