By Deborah Nnamdi
The Ondo State Police Command has launched an investigation after a 28-year-old man, Femi Agbeye, allegedly killed two of his female siblings and a five-year-old girl believed to be his daughter in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The incident reportedly occurred on April 8 at the family’s residence on Doctor’s Road in the Government Reserved Area of Okitipupa. The suspect was said to have forced his way into the apartment, locked himself inside and carried out the attack.
When newsmen visited the scene, the suspect’s father, Ade Agbeye, alleged that his son had a history of substance abuse and had previously made violent threats against family members.
“He had been involved in the use of illicit substances and had been threatening to kill his mother and me for some time,” he said.
He explained that the situation turned fatal on the day of the incident.
“When we entered the house, we saw the bodies of the children on the floor in their mother’s room. I immediately went to the police to inform them about the incident,” he added.
Ade Agbeye further claimed that the suspect had been arrested in the past but was released against his wishes.
“He had previously been arrested but was released against my wishes before going on to commit this heinous act,” he said.
Residents in the area also reported seeing the suspect force his way into the apartment shortly before the attack.
Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Jimoh Abayomi, said investigations were ongoing.
“The command assures the good people of Ondo State, particularly those in Okitipupa, that due diligence will be carried out in this case and nobody should be apprehensive or raise any unnecessary alarm,” he said.
He added that the command would ensure justice is served.
