Three Islamic Clerics Arrested For Beheading Man In Ibadan

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, “It was so pathetic. One of the alleged murderers was a popular cleric known for his distinct turban among the Islamic community of Alapata.”

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, “The case has been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, for further investigation.”