By Sarah Sam Adda
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested one Eze Amadi for allegedly killing a 28-year-old man, Ifeanyi Otu, in Kajola, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state.
Police spokesperson, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the arrest in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday.
He said investigations were ongoing and assured that the suspect would be charged to court upon completion.
Ayanlade urged residents to remain calm, noting that the law would take its full course.
Residents of Kajola were thrown into mourning on Monday when Otu’s body was discovered inside a water drum.
Witnesses alleged that Amadi tortured the victim to death before attempting to dispose of the body at night.
He was reportedly caught by community members while trying to transport the corpse on a motorcycle.
The victim’s father, Mr. Michael Otu, who lives in the same neighborhood as the suspect, described the incident as devastating.
He said he received a call that his son’s body, wrapped in foam, had been found inside a drum. “Justice must be served in this case,” he said.
The motive behind the killing remains unclear, as residents said they were unaware of any prior dispute between the suspect and the victim.
