Lagos Police Arrest Man Over Gruesome Murder, Dismemberment of Own 60-Yr-Old Father in Oshodi

 

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Sowe Temidayo Igbekele, for allegedly murdering and dismembering his 60-year-old father, Babatunde Sowe Kayode, at their residence in Oshodi.

According to police sources who spoke with security analyst Zagazola Makama, the disturbing incident occurred on Thursday, April 17, around 9:00 a.m. at their shared home located at No. 56 Igbehinadun Street in Oshodi.

The suspect was reportedly apprehended three days later, on Sunday, April 20, following a report filed at the Alakara Police Division by a female relative, identified as Temidayo Akinola.

Upon receiving the report, homicide detectives were dispatched to the crime scene where the mutilated remains of the victim were discovered. The body was subsequently documented and evacuated to a public morgue for autopsy.

Following an intensive manhunt, the suspect, who had initially fled after the alleged crime, was traced to a hideout within Oshodi and arrested without resistance.

The motive behind the horrific act remains unclear, and investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances that led to the killing.

The Lagos State Police Command has assured the public that justice will be served and pledged a thorough investigation into the case.