Nigeria: Two arrested over alleged killing of 26-year-old man in Ibadan

By Zuleihat Owuiye, Nigeria

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two men in connection with the alleged murder of a 26-year-old man, Kehinde Asimiyu, in Ibadan.

The suspects were reportedly arrested following a fatal altercation in the Olodo area of the state capital.

The police confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Tuesday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade.

According to the statement, the suspects are Taiwo Babarinde, who is alleged to have inflicted the fatal injury on the deceased, and Ishola Semiu, who is suspected of being involved in the incident.

The police said both men are currently in custody as investigations continue.

The case has also been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Iyaganku, Ibadan, for a more detailed investigation.