How Six Members of a Family Were Murdered in Oyo

Six members of a family, including four children, were allegedly killed during an attack on their home at Oloba Village in Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State, with police subsequently arresting three suspects over the gruesome incident.

The victims were identified as Ifeanyi Chukwu, his wife and their four children. The attack reportedly occurred on September 22, 2026, at about 7pm.

According to the Oyo State Police Command, the suspects — Hammed Akinbami, Akinbami Ojo and Padonu Edward — allegedly invaded the family’s residence armed with a locally made Dane gun, two cutlasses and a wooden club.

Police alleged that the attackers also robbed the family of ₦200,000, a Boxer motorcycle, a Doma machine fitted with a chainsaw and a spraying machine before carrying out the killings.

The command said Hammed allegedly shot the father, while Ojo and Edward allegedly attacked the woman with a club.

Two of the children were allegedly tied by their hands and legs and thrown into a nearby river. Police said the other members of the family were also killed and their bodies disposed of in the river.

The case came to the attention of the police after intelligence was received on October 2, leading detectives to launch an investigation and trace the suspects.

Police said the suspects were subsequently arrested and that investigations led officers to the scene, where they recovered several exhibits allegedly connected to the crime.

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Among the items recovered were the family’s Boxer motorcycle, a locally made gun, two cutlasses and the wooden club allegedly used during the attack.

The police said the suspects confessed during interrogation to their alleged involvement in the crime, although accounts given by the suspects reportedly differed over what led to the attack.

Hammed allegedly told investigators that the incident was connected to a dispute involving a damaged mobile phone, claiming that the disagreement had remained unresolved despite intervention by community elders.

Another suspect, Padonu, reportedly claimed that Hammed told them they were going to the family’s home to collect money. He admitted hitting the woman but disputed some aspects of Hammed’s account.

Ojo also reportedly claimed that he initially believed they were going to recover money allegedly owed to Hammed. He said he later became aware of the alleged plan to kill members of the family and claimed he was threatened if he refused to participate.

The remains of the woman have been recovered, according to the police, while efforts are continuing to recover the remains of the other victims from the river for autopsy and eventual burial.

The suspects and case file are expected to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Iyaganku, for further investigation and prosecution.

The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, has ordered a thorough investigation and directed that anyone found culpable be brought to justice.

The suspects have not been convicted of the alleged offences. They remain presumed innocent unless found guilty by a competent court.

How Six Members of a Family Were Murdered in Oyo

EFCC Re-Arraigns Two Over Alleged £110,000 Money Laundering, ₦500m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned two men, Ali Bala, also known as Barrister Ahmed, and Yusuf Umar Anka, over alleged financial crimes involving £110,000 and ₦500 million in Lagos.

The defendants were brought before Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe of the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja on Wednesday.

They are facing a 10-count charge bordering on money laundering, stealing and retention of stolen property. Both defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The EFCC alleged that Bala and Anka, sometime in 2025 in Lagos, conducted financial transactions involving proceeds of unlawful activities in an attempt to disguise the source of £110,000 allegedly stolen.

The commission also alleged that the defendants were involved in financial transactions involving ₦500 million, which it described as proceeds of unlawful activities.

The alleged money laundering offence was said to contravene Section 7(1)(b)(i) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006.

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Another allegation cited in reports from the proceedings was that Bala and Anka converted ₦500 million belonging to Salihu Muhammed to their personal use between July and August 2025. The alleged offence was said to contravene Sections 280(1)(a) and 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

Following their pleas, EFCC prosecution counsel, Bilikisu Buhari, urged the court to fix a date for trial and remand the defendants in a correctional facility.

Defence lawyers, however, indicated that their clients were interested in plea bargaining while their bail applications were pending.

Justice Abike-Fadipe subsequently adjourned the matter until December 16, 2026, for further proceedings and hearing of the bail applications.

The judge also ordered that the defendants remain in custody pending the next proceedings.

The allegations against Bala and Anka have not been proven in court. Both defendants pleaded not guilty and remain presumed innocent unless convicted by a competent court.

EFCC Re-Arraigns Two Over Alleged £110,000 Money Laundering, ₦500m Fraud

Bandits Kill Three in Fresh Attack on Kebbi Community

Three people have been killed after bandits attacked Kasabo community in Saminaka, Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The attackers reportedly stormed the community in the early hours of Monday, sending residents fleeing into nearby bushes for safety.

A resident, Aminu Salisu, said the bandits arrived in large numbers, but many residents escaped before the attackers could reach them.

He said the assailants nevertheless succeeded in killing three people before withdrawing from the community.

The attack has renewed concerns over the security situation in parts of Kebbi State, particularly communities close to the Kebbi-Niger border that have faced attacks by armed groups.

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Governor Nasir Idris visited the affected community on Tuesday to sympathise with the families of the victims and other residents.

The governor described the killings as tragic and unacceptable, assuring residents that his administration would continue to strengthen collaboration with security agencies to protect lives and property.

He also provided financial assistance to the affected community and the families of those killed.

The Dan Masani of Saminaka, Alhaji Mohammed Bashir, described the deaths as a major loss to the community and expressed appreciation for the governor’s visit and support.

The latest attack comes amid intensified security efforts in Kebbi. The Nigerian Army recently operationalised three new formations in the state, including the 281 Tank Battalion in Yauri, as part of efforts to expand its presence and improve response to banditry and other security threats.

Security agencies are expected to intensify operations in the affected areas following the latest attack.

Bandits Kill Three in Fresh Attack on Kebbi Community