23-Year-Old Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing His 60-Year-Old Mother With Cutlass in Ondo State
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, Samuel Akoade, in connection with the alleged killing of his mother, Mrs Olufunke Amoo, in the Ore area of Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The Command disclosed details of the incident in a statement, explaining that the tragic event occurred on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the deceased’s residence located in the Powerline area along the Ore-Okitipupa Road. According to police information, the 60-year-old woman was discovered in a pool of blood at her home, having sustained deep machete wounds across her body consistent with a violent attack.
Police operatives attached to the Ore Divisional Headquarters were said to have responded swiftly after receiving a report of the incident, arriving at the scene to secure the area and begin preliminary investigations into the circumstances surrounding the killing. A source close to the investigation indicated that the attack caused considerable panic among residents in the area following the discovery of the woman’s body. According to the source, the victim had sustained severe machete injuries and was already deceased by the time she was found by those who raised the alarm.
Investigators recovered a machete suspected to have been used in the attack at the scene of the crime, and the location was subsequently photographed and thoroughly documented as part of standard evidence-gathering procedures. Police accounts indicate that the suspect fled the area before officers arrived, prompting an intensified search effort by operatives determined to apprehend him. Following sustained investigative efforts, police confirmed that Akoade was eventually located and taken into custody, where he currently remains as authorities continue working to establish the full circumstances surrounding his mother’s death.
The exact motive behind the alleged attack has not yet been established, with police stating that this remains a central focus of the ongoing investigation. Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the relationship dynamics between the suspect and his mother prior to the incident, nor any specific events that may have preceded the attack. The victim’s remains were subsequently deposited at the morgue of the General Hospital in Ore, where further examination is expected to assist investigators in piecing together the full sequence of events leading to her death.
The Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, CP Felix Ohagwu, has directed that a thorough and professional investigation be carried out to establish the precise circumstances surrounding the killing and ensure that appropriate justice is served in accordance with due legal process. The Command reiterated its broader commitment to protecting lives and property across Ondo State, while urging members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities observed within their communities to help prevent similar incidents in the future.
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