July 28, 2025

Fear has gripped residents of Onigbara river in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, as a man, identified as Daniel killed his brother, Emmanuel, during an argument.

The tragic incident which has thrown the community into confusion and mourning, occurred Monday evening during altercation between the two brothers.

A resident of the community who pleaded anonymity, said the reason for the incident could not be ascertained.

“Till now, we don’t know what actually transpired between them that could have led him to kill his brother,” the resident said.

Further findings also revealed that the brothers are sons of a community police officer, popularly known as Awilo.

DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on telephone.

“The Commissioner of Police has ordered the case to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigative Department (SCID), Akure, for further and thorough investigation,” Ayanlade said. (NAN)