Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll find in this article:
- The arrest of a landlord and others in connection with the murder of two students.
- Details of the police investigation and how they tracked down the suspects.
- The disturbing confession of the suspects and the recovery of the victim’s body.
The Petition That Unraveled the Crime
It all started with a petition filed by a concerned Mr. Emmanuel Peter, whose younger brother, Abah John Friday, and his friend, Okah Andrel Eloho, went missing on June 20, 2025. The police acted swiftly, launching an investigation into the reported abduction.
Tracking the Suspects: A Forensic Trail
Detectives followed a forensic trail that led them to Computer Village in Ikeja, Lagos, where an iPhone 14 Pro Max belonging to one of the victims was recovered. The phone was traced to Abdul Mohammed Mubarak, who confessed to buying it from Ojo Michael. This led to Michael’s arrest in Aramoko-Ekiti, along with the recovery of the victims’ Lexus RX 350 vehicle.
Landlord’s Dark Secret: Confession and Betrayal
During interrogation, Michael confessed to participating in the robbery, abduction, and eventual murder of the victims. Even more shocking, he revealed that the entire operation was masterminded by Oladele Femi, the landlord of the male victim. Femi allegedly hired Michael and another accomplice, Kola, to carry out the heinous crime.
Did you know? Landlords in Nigeria are expected to conduct thorough background checks on their tenants to prevent such incidents. However, in some cases, greed and desperation can override caution.
The Motive: Greed and Desperation
The investigation revealed that a substantial sum of N800,000 was transferred from the victim’s account during their captivity, highlighting the motive behind the crime.
A Gruesome Act: Rape and Murder
Michael admitted to raping the female victim after she recognized him. To prevent them from exposing him, he and his accomplice murdered both students and disposed of their bodies in separate locations between Agbado and Ode-Ekiti in Ekiti State.
Recovery and Ongoing Investigation
Acting on Femi’s confession, detectives recovered the body of the female victim in a bush near Ode-Ekiti. Efforts are still underway to recover the remains of the male victim, believed to have been dumped in a river by the accomplice who is still at large.
CP Lawal’s Assurance
CP Adebowale Lawal has assured the public that the police are doing everything possible to apprehend the remaining suspect, recover the remains of Abah John Friday, and bring all those responsible to justice.
A Reminder of Brutality
This case serves as a stark reminder of the brutality of premeditated crimes and the devastating consequences of betrayal and greed. The victims, young and promising undergraduates, were senselessly murdered in cold blood.
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