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Ondo popular musician, Comfort Omoge’s grandson murdered

Ondo popular musician, Comfort Omoge’s grandson murdered

Prince Ogo Omoge, a grandson of a popular musician, late Mrs Comfort Omoge, has been gruesomely murdered in Okitipupa, the headquarters of Okitipupa council area of Ondo State.

Reports had it that the deceased was attacked by a scavenger during a confrontation over an undisclosed matter along Ayeka/Igodan-Igbokoda expressway, Okitipupa.

Sources said that the attacker slit the victim’s throat during the argument which later escalated into violence

According to the source, “the argument escalated into a violent confrontation and the assailant brought out a dagger and cut the throat of the deceased.

“There was a minor disagreement between Prince Omoge and the scavenger. What started as a small issue quickly spiraled out of control,”

“He was brutally killed, and the attacker fled the scene immediately afterward. The victim was rushed to the hospital but was sadly pronounced dead by medical personnel.

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In a swift response, the Chairman of Okitipupa council area, Andrew Ogunsakin, said that a coordinated effort of the residents in area with security agencies has led the arrest of a suspect, identified as Machido Abubakar.

Ogunsakin lauded the quick “response of security operatives, who were able to locate and detain the suspect within hours of the incident.

He reassured the community of his administration’s dedication to ensuring the safety and security of all residents.

Ondo popular musician, Comfort Omoge’s grandson murdered

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