Crime

Three Islamic Clerics Arrested For Beheading Man In Ibadan

Three Islamic Clerics Arrested For Beheading Man In Ibadan
  • PublishedOctober 22, 2023

The Oyo State Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, have arrested three Islamic clerics for allegedly beheading a middle-aged man in Ibadan, the state capital.

Osun Defender gathered that the incident happened at Moniya in Akinyele Local Government Area, with the victim said to have been lured to a bush in the area.

The victim who was said to be working for one of the suspected killers was allegedly killed under the pretext of being awarded a job. His head was reportedly severed.

The suspects were later arrested at Apete in the Ido Local Government Area of the state.

Expressing shock at the development, a resident of the area who prefers anonymity said, โ€œIt was so pathetic. One of the alleged murderers was a popular cleric known for his distinct turban among the Islamic community of Alapata.โ€

A police source, who confirmed the incident to a journalist, said the alleged assailants were landlords in his jurisdiction, but the heinous act was said to have been perpetrated in Moniya.

He said, โ€œThe case has been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, for further investigation.โ€