Crime
Ekiti Man Kills Himself After Alleged Attempt on Daughter
Ekiti man allegedly attempted to kill his daughter before taking his own life. Police have launched a full investigation into the Ise Ekiti tragedy
The Ekiti State Police Command has opened an investigation into the death of a middle-aged man, identified as Segun, who reportedly took his own life after allegedly attempting to harm his 12-year-old daughter in Ise/Orun Local Government Area.
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Sources in the community said the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday.
The man allegedly tried to slit his daughter’s throat before hanging himself from a tree behind their residence.
A local resident, Mr Patrick Abayomi says neighbours were alerted by unusual noises and cries from the house.
“People around said they were alerted by noise from the house early this morning. When they got there, they saw the lifeless body of the man dangling from a tree,” he said.
The injured girl was rushed to a nearby hospital and is reportedly responding to treatment.
“They quickly took the girl to the hospital to save her life. We learnt she is responding to treatment,” Abayomi added.
Some residents described the incident as shocking, with the motive remaining unclear.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, confirmed the occurrence and said a full investigation has commenced.
Abutu stated, “The Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, has directed a thorough investigation into the incident.”
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He added that the police are committed to unraveling the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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