Police Arrest Masquerade Over Murder Of 24-Year-Old In Oyo
Police said Asoleke and four alleged accomplices attacked Sefiu Kehinde with axes and cutlasses during a procession, and the victim died on arrival at hospital.
- On Sunday, July 5, 2026, police arrested a masquerade known as Asoleke following the fatal attack on 24-year-old Sefiu Kehinde in the Labiran area of Ibadan.
- Asoleke and his followers allegedly attacked Kehinde with axes and cutlasses while parading through Labiran; the victim was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
- Police spokesperson Olayinka Ayanlade confirmed the Oyo State Police Command is hunting four additional suspects, with the case transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department.
- Prior to the attack, Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Rasidi Ladoja had warned masqueraders against using festivals to settle scores or engage in violence.
- This incident has renewed concerns regarding violent masquerade processions in Oyo State, where authorities continue to warn groups against carrying dangerous weapons under the guise of cultural practices.
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Police Arrest Masquerade Over Murder Of 24-Year-Old In Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a masquerade identified as Asoleke over the alleged gruesome killing of a 24-year-old man, Sefiu Kehinde, during a traditional masquerade procession in the Labiran area of Ibadan.The incident, which triggered outrage among residents, occurred on Sunday when the deceased was reportedly attacked with dangerous weapons by the masquerade and some of its followers.In a statement on Monday, the Public Relation…
Police arrest masquerade over alleged killing of 24-year-old man in Ibadan
"She reported that a masquerade identified as the Asoleke and its followers, while parading through the Labiran area of Ibadan, allegedly attacked her younger brother, Sefiu Kehinde, with axes and cutlasses, inflicting severe injuries on various parts of his body," the police spokesperson said. The post Police arrest masquerade over alleged killing of 24-year-old man in Ibadan appeared first on Vanguard News.
'Masquerader' arrested after alleged killing of 24-year-old in Ibadan
The victim, identified as Sefiu Kehinde, allegedly died after he was attacked with axes and cutlasses by a masquerade known as Asoleke and some of its followers during a procession on Sunday. The post ‘Masquerader’ arrested after alleged killing of 24-year-old in Ibadan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Masquerade, followers defy Olubadan's order, allegedly kill 24-year-old man
Men of Oyo State Police Command have arrested a masquerade over alleged killing of a 24-year-old man in Ibadan. The command made this declaration via a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, made available to DAILY POST Monday morning. Ayanlade said that the deceased, Mr Sefiu Kehinde, was allegedly murdered by the masquerade and […] Masquerade, followers defy Olubadan’s order, allegedly kill 24-year-old man
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