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By Emmanuel Awosika
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed reports that notorious serial killer, Sunday Shodipe, escaped from custody.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Olugbenga Fadeyi, released a statement on behalf of the State Commissioner of Police, CP Nwachukwu Enwonwu, to clear the air on circumstances surrounding Shodipe’s escape.
“The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP. Joe Nwachukwu Enwonwu, psc wishes to state that, the prime suspect in the serial killings at Akinyele Local Government Area, Moniya Ibadan of Oyo State, one Sunday Shodipe ‘m’ 19 years who was arrested and paraded along with two others at the Oyo State Police Command on 17th July 2020 and later charged to court but remanded in Police custody escaped from lawful custody on 11/08/2020.”
“Consequent upon this, the CP wishes to implore the general public to be on the lookout, arrest and immediately inform the Officers and men of the Command when sighted for immediate handing over for further action.”
“He further seizes this opportunity to appeal to any member of the public with credible information as to the whereabouts of the assailant not to hesitate in passing same to the Oyo State Police Command to assist in the apprehension of the offender who is now at large.”
“The CP wishes to unequivocally state that, the Command is committed to the protection of lives and properties of the good people of Oyo State.”
“He, therefore, assures that adequate security measures have been emplaced to enable all and sundry transact their lawful businesses in an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity, move from one place to another without any fear or molestation from any individual or groups as he sternly warns criminal elements to steer clear of Oyo State.”
“He further advice angry youths/mobs from taking laws into their hands by carrying out jungle justice when suspected criminals are arrested, but such suspect(s) should be handed over to the Police. The photograph of Sunday Shodipe ‘m’ 19 years old is hereby attached for ease of identification,” it read.
Sequel to the escape of Shodipe from detention, residents of Ori-Oke Olurunkole community in Akinyele Local Government Area received news of the brutal murder of a middle-aged woman, Mrs. Olufinmilayo.
This made members of the community believe Shodipe, the runaway serial killer, was responsible. What ensued afterwards was a violent protest, which saw security operatives attacked in the process.
Acting Chairman for Akinyele LGA explained that the youths had been incensed by the woman’s death and had suspected the fugitive Shodipe was responsible, especially as he was sighted in the area after his escape.
Thus, the youths had vented their fury on the police whom they felt should have secured Shodipe to prevent him from wreaking havoc.
According to him, the protest was peaceful until hoodlums hijacked it. The entry of hoodlums into the fray was what led to the attack on policemen.
The Chairman, however, said the situation was much calmer as security agents including the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS) had arrived in the area to prevent outbreak of violence.
