Police uncover bodies of two residents in Ondo bush

Key Takeaways

• The Ondo State Police Command on Wednesday showed it had deployed operatives to Akotogbo community in Irele Local Government Area of the state following the discovery of the bodies The Ondo State Police Command on Wednesday showed it had deployed operatives to Akotogbo community in Irele Local Government Area of the state following the discovery of the bodies of two residents in a bush within the area.
• The deceased, identified as Loyinmi Bode and Andrew Friday, were reportedly found at separate locations within the community in incidents that occurred within a month.The development has thrown the agrarian community into fear and tension, with residents calling for urgent intervention by security agencies and the state government.
• Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, indicated the command was aware of the situation and had taken steps to restore calm.“The command is fully aware of these developments and remains resolute in its constitutional mandate of protecting the lives and property of all law-abiding residents of Ondo State,” he indicated.