Suspected killer of Ondo varsity students dies in police custody

The suspected killer of two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko in Ondo State, Femi Oladele, has died in police custody.

The Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the death of the suspect on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

Ayanlade disclosed that Oladele, popularly known as Tallex, died in the early hours of Friday, July 18.

The suspect was arrested for his alleged role in the abduction and death of two AAUA students, Andrel Okah and John Abba.

The two students, who were friends – Okah of the Department of History and International Studies, and Abba of the Department of Economics – were said to be in 200-level in their departments before their disappearance on campus.

Police operatives later swung into action and began an investigation which led to the arrest of Oladele and two other accomplices. Oladele was said to be a landlord of one of the victims.

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During interrogation of the suspects, the police said one of the suspects confessed that the victims had been killed, while their bodies were dumped at different locations in Ekiti State.

The police later disclosed that Okah’s body had been recovered and deposited at a morgue, adding that efforts were ongoing to recover Abba’s remains.

However, Ayanlade said Oladele died on Friday following an illness.

The police spokesperson stated: “The suspect is dead.

“He had been under medical supervision since his arrest and had been in and out of the hospital. He died on Friday. We have recovered the decomposing body of Okah, and we are still searching for Abba’s remains.

“We urge the public to disregard any attempt to twist the facts. The command remains fully committed to justice. Everyone involved will face the full weight of the law.”

The Star