The Ondo State Police Command has launched an inquiry after a 28-year-old man, Femi Agbeye, allegedly attacked and killed two of his female siblings and a five-year-old girl, whom he claims is his daughter, in Ondo State’s Government Reserved Area, Okitipupa Local Government Area.
The incident apparently occurred on April 8 at the Agbeye family home on Doctor’s Road in Okitipupa, when the suspect allegedly obtained access to the apartment, shut himself inside, and carried out the attack.
When the NTA crew arrived at the location, the suspect’s father, Ade Agbeye, said that his son had a history of substance misuse and previous violent threats against family members.
“He had been involved in the use of illicit substances and had been threatening to kill his mother and me for some time,” he said.
He further stated that the situation escalated fatally on the day of the incident.
“When we entered the house, we saw the bodies of the children on the floor in their mother’s room. I immediately went to the police to inform them about the incident,” he said.
Ade also claimed that the suspect had earlier been arrested but was released against his wishes.
“He had previously been arrested but was released against my wishes before going on to commit this heinous act,” he added.
Some residents in the area reportedly reported seeing the guy force his way into the apartment before the incident.
The Ondo State Police Command acknowledged the occurrence, and Jimoh Abayomi, the Police Public Relations Officer, stated that investigations are ongoing.
“The command assures the good people of Ondo State, particularly from Okitipupa, that due diligence will be carried out in this case and nobody should be apprehensive or raise any unnecessary alarm,” he said.
Furthermore, he added that the command would ensure justice is served.
“The command is capable, and we will ensure that justice is served,” he said.
