Oyo Police Arrest Man Seeking Revenge for Brother's Death

The Oyo State police command arrested a man who allegedly traveled from Anambra State to Oyo State to avenge his brother's death. The suspect was intercepted by operatives of the Safer Highway Patrol during a stop and search operation along Ife Road while traveling in a commercial bus.

Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, reported that a pistol and a cartridge were recovered from the suspect. During questioning, the suspect revealed he was working in Benue State when he learned of his brother's death at a school in Oka, allegedly due to foul play.

He stated that after his brother's death, he also lost his mother weeks later. Upon receiving information that the person he believed responsible for his brother's death was in Oyo State, he decided to seek him out.

The suspect admitted to purchasing the firearm for ₦20,000 from a friend and confirmed his membership in the Vikings' confraternity. Investigations are ongoing to establish further connections and circumstances surrounding the incident.