Osun Police Arrest Suspect Over Farmer’s Brutal Killing

The Osun State Police Command has arrested Lekan Oyebamiji over the alleged killing of his neighbour, Samson Gabriel, a farmer, following a disagreement over money in Akinlalu community, Osun State.

The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, October 31, 2026, when an argument between the two men allegedly escalated into a violent confrontation involving a machete.

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Residents said Oyebamiji allegedly attacked Gabriel repeatedly, inflicting several injuries on him, including deep cuts to his head and other parts of his body.

A community source claimed that the attack was so severe that the victim’s wrist was severed.

“Oyebamiji macheted Gabriel to death. Gabriel was a farmer. They are neighbours. Many people living close to them have fled their homes to avoid being arrested by the police. During the argument, the suspect reached for his cutlass and inflicted several cuts on the deceased,” the source said.

The killing reportedly created tension in the community, with some residents living close to the two men leaving their homes amid fears of police questioning or possible arrest.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, said Oyebamiji had been arrested in connection with the killing.

Ojelabi explained that preliminary findings indicated that the incident followed a disagreement over money between the neighbours.

He added that the command had commenced an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal confrontation.

Further reports identified Gabriel as a 67-year-old man and put the disputed amount at ₦10,000.

The reports also said the machete allegedly used in the attack was recovered by investigators, while the deceased’s remains were deposited at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital for an autopsy.

The police have yet to disclose whether the suspect has been formally charged or provide further details about the findings of the investigation.

The incident has renewed concerns about the consequences of disputes between neighbours escalating into deadly violence.

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Oyebamiji remains a suspect, and the allegations against him will be subject to judicial determination.