Man Arrested For Killing Okada Rider Over Four-Year Grudge

Man Arrested For Killing Okada Rider Over Four-Year Grudge

The Osun State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man, identified as Adebayo, for the alleged murder of a commercial motorcyclist, Tiamiyu Afeez, in what authorities described as a premeditated attack linked to a grievance dating back four years.

The suspect was apprehended by detectives from the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Osogbo, on Saturday, April 18, about two months after the victim was killed. Police also confirmed the recovery of the deceased’s stolen motorcycle.

According to the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, the case began after the victim was declared missing by his family on February 23, 2026, after leaving home on February 21 for his commercial motorcycle work and failing to return.

He said the family later received information that an unidentified male corpse had been discovered along the Ojo/Ara-Ejigbo road, with the throat slit. The body was later identified as that of Afeez, prompting a full murder investigation which was transferred to the SCID in Osogbo for further action.

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Police said intelligence-led investigation and technical analysis eventually led to the arrest of the suspect, while the victim’s stolen Bajaj motorcycle and two ignition keys were recovered from him.

According to investigators, Adebayo allegedly lured the victim through phone contact and arranged to meet him in a remote area under the guise of transportation. He was said to have attacked the victim mid-journey, slit his throat with a knife, and fled with the motorcycle.

The suspect reportedly confessed that he disposed of the weapon and the victim’s phone after the attack to avoid detection.

In his account, Adebayo admitted killing the victim but said the act was motivated by a long-standing personal grievance. He claimed that four years earlier, the victim had accused him of wrongdoing and taken him to a police station, where he was detained and later released.

He alleged that during the incident, some of his belongings, including phones and money, were not returned, which he said caused him hardship and resentment over time.

The suspect further explained that he contacted the victim in February and arranged a meeting before leading him to a secluded bush path where he carried out the attack. He said he struck from behind with a knife, leading to a struggle between them.

He added that the victim attempted to escape but was eventually overpowered, after which he fled the scene. He also said he initially used the motorcycle but later abandoned it due to fear of being arrested.

The police confirmed the recovery of the stolen motorcycle and said it would serve as evidence in court proceedings alongside other exhibits gathered during investigation.

DSP Ojelabi stated that the suspect would be charged to court upon completion of investigations, adding that the Command remains committed to ensuring justice in the case.

Security officials also warned against taking the law into one’s hands, stressing that grievances should be addressed through lawful and proper channels rather than acts of violence.

As of the time of filing this report, the suspect remains in custody as investigations continue.

Man Arrested For Killing Okada Rider Over Four-Year Grudge