Police rescue 2 murder suspects from mob lynching in Ondo, nab 14 residents

The operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have rescued two suspects allegedly linked to a farmer’s murder from being lynched by a mob in Ala community, Akure North Local Government Area of the state.

The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Jimoh, who disclosed that the Command also arrested 14 persons suspected to have participated in the mob action, said normalcy had been restored in the area.

Jimoh noted that the death of the farmer, Rasheed Hassan, was reported to the police on October 24 from General Camp in the Government Reserve Area.

He said police operatives who visited the scene evacuated the victim’s body, which had deep cuts on the head and other parts, while his belongings were missing.

Jimoh stated: “In connection with the incident, the Ala Youth President arrested two suspects on Oct. 26 and was taking them to the police station when an irate mob intercepted them and attempted to lynch them.

“On October 27, upon receipt of a distress call, our operatives swiftly moved to the scene and successfully rescued the two suspects from the mob.

“However, the patrol team conveying the suspects back to Akure came under attack.

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“During the incident, two police officers sustained gunshot injuries from pellets allegedly fired from a youth’s pump-action firearm.

“The injured officers were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.”

The police spokesman said the Command had commenced investigations to identify and apprehend those responsible for the killing, while the other tactical and rescue teams were deployed to restore order and protect lives.

He urged the public to always hand over suspects to police for proper investigation and prosecution, assuring that discreet investigation was ongoing and justice would be served.