Three persons have been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command in connection with the death of a 71-year-old cleric of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Elder Omotayo Fajana, whose body was discovered under suspicious circumstances in Akungba-Akoko.

Fajana reportedly travelled to the town in Akoko South-West Local Government Area for a church programme where he was scheduled to be installed as the Baba Aladura of Ogo Orimolade Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Okerigbo, Akungba-Akoko.

The incident has generated controversy following allegations that the cleric’s body was removed from a hotel room and taken to a mortuary in Ikare-Akoko without certification of death by a qualified medical doctor.

The matter was reported to the Akungba Police Division by the deceased’s nephew, Olaseni Sunday Olaoluwa, who requested a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his uncle’s death.

Confirming the development on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said the command had commenced a comprehensive investigation to determine the cause of death.

“The command has commenced a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 71-year-old church leader, Mr Omotayo Ezekiel Fajana, whose body was discovered under suspicious circumstances in Akungba-Akoko,” Jimoh said.

According to the police spokesperson, three suspects have been arrested and are assisting investigators.

He disclosed that preliminary findings indicated that some church officials and hotel personnel allegedly moved the deceased’s body to a mortuary before obtaining the necessary medical certification of death.

Jimoh said detectives were working to establish the actual cause of death and determine whether any criminal act was involved.

He added that the Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Felix Ohagwu, had directed a discreet and comprehensive investigation into the incident.

The police assured the public that anyone found culpable during the course of the investigation would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

The Yobe State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the alleged killing and concealment of a newborn baby girl in Damaturu, the state capital.
The Command, through its Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, in a statement noted that the Violent Crime Response Unit responded to a distress call on 23rd June 2026 at about 4:10 p.m. regarding the alleged strangulation of a newborn and concealment of her remains.

“Preliminary investigation showed that a female suspect who recently gave birth allegedly strangled the baby and hid the body in a box, which was later abandoned behind a mosque in the Anguwar Boka area of Damaturu.

“Two suspects are now in custody and assisting with investigations”, the Command said.

Commissioner of Police, Usman Kanfani Jibrin, described the incident as “heinous and inhuman,” stressing that every human life is precious and must be protected.

He warned that the Command will not tolerate violence against children or vulnerable persons and that offenders will face prosecution.

The Command reminded citizens that every child has inherent rights under the law and deserves protection, care, and dignity. Investigations are ongoing.

Six individuals allegedly involved in cultism have been arrested by operatives of the Ondo State Police Command while holding a meeting.

The suspects identified as Kayode Damilare, 30; Godwin Adejoro, 30; Adedapo Ogunro, 36; Chisom Okechukwu, 21; Imisi Ademulegun, 26; and Bukola Odugunle, 21, were apprehended in Akungba and Iwaro Akoko in the Akoko South West Local Government of the state.

The arrest of the suspects was carried out by operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad (SACS) in the early hours of Tuesday, following intelligence received by the command.

According to the police spokesperson in the state, Abayomi Jimoh, the suspects were allegedly involved in activities linked to unlawful confraternities operating within the Akoko axis.

He said, “A thorough search conducted during the operation led to the recovery of several exhibits believed to be connected with cult-related activities.

“These include five battle axes, one jackknife, various criminal charms, as well as confraternity paraphernalia such as boots, yellow singlets, and face caps.

“The recovered items have been taken into police custody as exhibits and will form part of the ongoing investigation.

“Investigation into the matter is ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.”