Police arrest more suspects over killing of Lagos monarch’s son

Lagos State Police Command has apprehended more suspects in connection with the murder of Prince Ademola Akinloye, the son of the Ajiran of Agungi, Oba Tijani Akinloye.

Prince Akinloye was reportedly shot and brutally attacked by gunmen on August 26, 2024, along Chevron Drive near Ebeano Supermarket in the Agungi area of Lagos.

Following the incident, nine individuals were initially arrested after police investigations and intelligence gathering linked them to the killing.

Police authorities also revealed that some of the suspects are connected to the earlier murder of Sheriff Salami, which occurred on April 18, 2023, in the Moba community in Ajah.

Providing an update on the case, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed during a meeting with journalists at the Officers’ Mess in Ikeja that additional suspects had recently been taken into custody.

Although he did not state the exact number of new arrests, Jimoh said the suspects had made voluntary confessional statements detailing their alleged involvement in the crime.

According to the police chief, the command remains committed to fully uncovering the circumstances surrounding the killing.

“In the course of the investigation, we have apprehended more suspects who have voluntarily confessed to the roles they played in the crime,” Jimoh said.

He added that security operatives are still searching for the principal suspect, Ahmad Akanbi, who had earlier been declared wanted in connection with the incident.

“We are still pursuing him and have not relented in our efforts. The command remains determined to ensure that justice is served and that all those responsible for criminal acts are brought before the law,” he said.

Earlier, the Ojomu Royal Family of Ajiran had announced its active involvement in the ongoing investigation into the deaths of Prince Akinloye and Sheriff Salami.

In a public notice signed by the monarch, Oba Tijani Adetunji Akinloye, and Alhaji Yekini Olawale Bakare, the family stated that the killings occurred in broad daylight within the Ojomu community.

The royal family emphasised that its participation in the investigation was aimed at ensuring that those responsible for the crimes are held accountable and that residents of the kingdom can live without fear.

According to the statement, the investigation is also intended to bring justice for the victims and provide closure for the royal family over the tragic incidents.