Date: 30th June, 2025
PRESS RELEASE
ARREST OF SUSPECTS IN CASE OF MURDER AT BROTHEL IN AKURE
In its continued effort to rid the state of violent crimes and put a stop to offenses committed within hospitality service establishments, the Ondo State Police Command has arrested three individuals in connection with the suspected murder of a sex worker.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, 29th June 2025, at a brothel located in the Cathedral area of Akure, under the jurisdiction of ‘A’ Division.
At approximately 1000hrs, the manager of the brothel reported to the police that there had been a violent altercation between a sex worker and a male customer earlier that morning.
According to the report, the disagreement began when the sex worker reportedly complained of sudden weakness during an encounter and could no longer continue providing the agreed services.
The customer became enraged, resulting in a heated verbal and physical confrontation. Despite attempts by the brothel manager and others to calm the situation, the customer insisted on a refund of the sum of Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000).
He subsequently fled the premises, only to return shortly after with a group of miscreants believed to be his associates, with the intent of forcibly retrieving the said amount.
It was this development — the arrival of the suspect with others to escalate the confrontation — that prompted the brothel manager to place a distress call to the police. A patrol team was immediately mobilized to the scene, arriving promptly and finding the suspect and his accomplices attempting to recover the money by force, while the victim’s condition continued to deteriorate.
The police acted swiftly and professionally; while the victim was being rushed to a nearby hospital in the Lafe area, officers at the scene simultaneously effected the arrest of three suspects involved in the incident. The victim was later referred to the Police Hospital in Akure but was, unfortunately, declared dead on arrival by a medical officer. Her body has since been deposited at the State Specialist Hospital morgue for autopsy.
Thanks to the timely intervention by the police, three suspects were arrested at the scene. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend two others who remain at large. Names of those involved are being withheld pending further investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Adebowale Lawal, psc(+), mnips, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for thorough and discreet investigation. The Ondo State Police Command assures the public that every necessary step is being taken to ensure justice is served. Members of the public are encouraged to remain calm and provide any information that could assist the ongoing investigation.
Upon conclusion of investigations, the case will be charged to court accordingly.
E- Signed
DSP AYANLADE OLAYINKA OLUSHOLA
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)
Ondo State Police Command
For: – Commissioner of Police, Ondo State.
