Three arrested over homicide of 27-year-old Ondo woman

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspects in reference to the homicide of a 27-year-old girl recognized merely as Religion, within the Fagun space of the state.

PUNCH Metro learnt from an announcement on Wednesday by the command spokesperson, Abayomi Jimoh, that the incident was reported on the Fagun Division on February 5, 2026.

In line with Jimoh, police operatives swiftly mobilised to the scene the place they discovered the lifeless physique of the sufferer.

He continued, “Upon receipt of the report, police operatives swiftly mobilised to the scene of the incident, the place they met the lifeless physique of the sufferer.

“The physique was professionally evacuated and deposited on the State Specialist Hospital Morgue for preservation and post-mortem.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that some assailants, who have been initially unidentified, forcibly gained entry into the compound of 1 Helen at Fagun Property Street 5, Ondo State.”

Jimoh acknowledged that three suspects have been arrested following an intensive investigation and coordinated efforts by operatives of the command.

He recognized the suspects as Olayode, 27; Temitope, 32; and Bolaji, 22, including that they’d be charged in courtroom upon the conclusion of investigations.

“Through the assault, the assailant reportedly inflicted deadly machete accidents on Religion, a 27-year-old feminine, resulting in her loss of life.

“The suspects are presently in police custody and have supplied helpful statements which might be aiding the continued investigation. They are going to be charged in courtroom upon the conclusion of the investigation.

Jimoh reiterated the police dedication to defending lives and property, urging residents to supply credible and actionable info to help ongoing safety efforts.

“In the meantime, the Commissioner of Police has urged members of the general public to stay calm and proceed their lawful actions with out concern.

“He assured residents that ample safety measures have been emplaced within the space and throughout the State to stop any recurrence of such incidents,” Jimoh concluded.

In April 2025, PUNCH Metro reported that the Anambra State Police Command arrested two suspects over the homicide of an 80-year-old girl in Ihiala, Anambra State.

The suspects have been stated to have tied the sufferer’s legs and mouth earlier than allegedly murdering her, after which they stole her black CG motorbike.