The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the death of Femi Oladele, the prime suspect in the murder of the two students – Andrew Eloho Okah and John Friday Abba, of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA).
The suspect, a popular landlord in Akungba-Akoko, was arrested by police detectives in his hotel in Akungba Akoko, died in the hospital while receiving treatment on admission for undisclosed ailment.
Oladele popularly known as “Tallex” was the students’ landlord who allegedly masterminded their killing and buried their corpses in a shallow grave.
Confirming the death of the suspect, the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said he was taken to the hospital for treatment where he passed away.
Ayanlade explained that the suspect had been in and out of the hospital on treatment before he died.
“Yes, he’s dead. Following his arrest, the suspect (Oladele) had been in and out of the hospital under close medical supervision and was receiving adequate care before he died.
“As of now, the decomposing remains of Okah have been recovered, while efforts are ongoing to locate Abba’s body,” he said.
The police image maker in the state disclosed that two additional suspects identified as one Kola and Micheal, who allegedly withdrew the sum of N800,000 from the late Abba’s account, have been arrested and are currently in custody.
“So, we are asking members of the public to disregard any distorted narratives seeking to divert attention from the facts and the Command assure that justice will be fully pursued and all those involved will be made to face the full weight of the law.
“Although we deeply sympathise with the families, friends and academic communities of the victims, and remain unwavering in our commitment to justice and public safety,” he said.
Ayanlade added that the Command has strengthened security across all higher institutions in the state through increased patrols, undercover surveillance, and community policing initiatives.
Thefrontrank gathered that the two students were abducted, robbed, raped before they were murdered.
Their bodies were discovered near the Ondo-Ekiti border, weeks after they were declared missing by their course mates.
