The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Faisal Audu, in connection with the murder of a hunter, Saheed Awolesi, in Sagamu.
Awolesi had gone hunting on the night of October 5, 2024, but failed to return, prompting his family and the hunters’ association to search for him. According to the state police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, Audu was arrested by officers from the Ibafo Police Command after being found with Awolesi’s phone and motorcycle.
When detectives called the hunter’s phone, it was answered at the police station, confirming the suspect’s connection to the case. Audu later confessed to the murder during interrogation, admitting he had killed Awolesi and stolen his possessions. He led police to the location where Awolesi’s body was found, showing signs of violent injury.
The body has been sent to a Sagamu mortuary for autopsy, while investigations continue. This case is reminiscent of a 2022 incident in which a motorcyclist was killed and his bike stolen in Abeokuta South.
