Three suspects alleged to have killed an officer of the Nigerian Navy in Idoani, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Sub-Lt. Samuel Akingbohun, have been arrested by the police.
Parading the suspects before journalists in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Thursday, the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, said the men were arrested while trying to flee the community after the incident.
Odunlami-Omisanya disclosed that two of the suspects were aged 20, while the third was 17.
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The police spokesperson said an investigation revealed that a misunderstanding ensued between the naval officer and one of the suspects, which led to a fight.
Odunlami-Omisanya said the two other suspects later joined in the fight, and one of the suspects struck the naval officer with an iron rod on the head and groin.
“Later, Akingbohun became unconscious, and was rushed to the hospital in the town where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor,” she said.
The police spokesperson added that the suspects would soon be prosecuted in court for alleged murder.
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