A 35-year-old hunter, Waheed Rasaki, has been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command for allegedly shooting his fellow hunter, Femi Oyedepo, to death during a hunting expedition in Ibadan, the state capital.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 7, at Oretan Ijaiye Forest, Moniya, in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State.
According to a statement released on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Olayinka Ayanlade, Rasaki reportedly walked into the Moniya Police Division at about 9:20pm, where he confessed that he had mistakenly shot his colleague earlier that day.
The PPRO explained that the shooting happened at about 2:00pm while the hunters were in the forest. Oyedepo was said to have slumped and died instantly after sustaining the gunshot wound.
“Police operatives, led by the Divisional Police Officer, promptly visited the scene, discovered the lifeless body, and arrested the suspect, who is currently in police custody. Further investigations have commenced,” Ayanlade stated.
The police noted that the case highlights the command’s swift response to both criminal and accidental deaths, assuring the public that accountability and justice would be pursued.
Student Killed in Polytechnic Clash, One Arrested
In a separate development, the police have also
Ayanlade disclosed that the command responded to a distress call at about 2:30pm on January 7, reporting a violent clash among students at Challenge 1 Area, behind the institution.
During the altercation, one student was shot in the back and rushed to Tunmise Private Hospital, Saki, where he later died from the injury. An expended cartridge was recovered from the scene.
“Olatunji Segun, male, has been arrested in connection with the incident. Investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances and motive behind the crime,” the PPRO added.
Police Reassure Residents
The Commissioner of Police, CP Femi Haruna, commended officers involved in both operations for their professionalism and swift response, which led to the arrest of suspects and the neutralisation of threats.
He reassured residents that the Oyo State Police Command remains committed to maintaining law and order, preventing crime, and ensuring offenders are brought to justice.
Members of the public were urged to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
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