By Admin
The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, CP FALADE ADEGOROYE MICHEAL, has ordered a discreet and thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged serious assault, abduction and subsequent death of one Ogunsakin Sunday ’45yrs’, a resident of Afao-Ekiti, allegedly perpetrated by one Rotimi Joseph Olabiowonu, a.k.a. “METILO,” former Chairman of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Ekiti State Chapter, and some members of his gang, arising from a land dispute.
This was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu.
The statement continues, “It was alleged that on 14th September 2026, at about 2045hrs, METILO and some of his accomplices, numbering about five, arrived at the residence of the deceased in a Toyota bus, allegedly dragged him out, assaulted him and whisked him away in the vehicle to an unknown destination.
“According to the report, while the vehicle was in motion, the suspects pushed the victim out of the moving vehicle, causing him to sustain severe head injuries. Upon noticing the seriousness of his condition, the suspects allegedly took him to the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) for medical attention. However, he was subsequently confirmed dead by the medical doctor on duty.
“Following the report, operatives of the Command immediately commenced investigation, visited the scene of the incident and commenced efforts to apprehend all persons allegedly involved.
“The principal suspect, Rotimi Joseph Olabiowonu, a.k.a. “METILO,” has been arrested alongside one of his alleged gang members, Adedoyin Opeyemi, and currently under custody undergoing investigation while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the other members of the gang who are currently at large.
“The Commissioner of Police has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to take over the case and conduct a comprehensive investigation aimed at unraveling the circumstances surrounding the incident and bringing all persons found culpable to justice.
“The Commissioner of Police calls for calm and urges members of the public to refrain from taking the law into their own hands, but rather report disputes, suspicious activities and criminal incidents promptly to the police or other appropriate authorities for necessary action.
“The Command reiterates that disputes, particularly land-related disagreements, should be resolved through lawful and peaceful means, and assures members of the public that the investigation will be conducted professionally and impartially in accordance with the law”.
