POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN KILLING OF MOTORCYCLIST IN OGUN STATE

POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN KILLING OF MOTORCYCLIST IN OGUN STATE 

By Jennifer Nwosu 

Detectives attached to the Igbesa Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 27-year-old man, Chidi Ebere, in connection with the killing of a commercial motorcyclist in Igbesa, a community in Ogun State.

In a statement released on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, said the incident occurred at about 7 a.m. on April 8th, 2026, when the suspect allegedly posed as a passenger, boarded the motorcycle operated by the victim, Sunday Ogbu, 36 and launched an attack in what investigators believe was an attempt to steal the bike.

According to the police, the attack led to a struggle between the suspect and the rider. A bystander who witnessed the altercation raised an alarm, drawing the attention of officers who responded swiftly to the scene.
The victim was rescued and transported to a medical facility for emergency treatment but was later pronounced dead by the attending physician.

Police officials said the suspect was apprehended at the scene. The motorcycle and a knife believed to have been used in the attack were recovered and taken into evidence.
The case has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran, Abeokuta, where authorities say a more detailed investigation is underway ahead of prosecution.

The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, condemned the killing and reiterated the command’s commitment to ensuring that justice is served. He also called on residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement by reporting suspicious activity.

Members of the public are encouraged to report emergencies or security concerns through the Ogun State Police Command’s designated lines: Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111; Emergency numbers: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369 and 0708 497 2994.


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