The Akure Division of the Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State has ordered the remand of a suspected drug dealer, Eze Elechi Amadi, at the Okitipupa Correctional Centre for allegedly killing his friend and housemate, Otu Ifeanyi, during a quarrel over N20,000.

Police investigations revealed that Amadi, 40, allegedly attacked the 21-year-old with a horsewhip and fists after demanding repayment of money he had withdrawn on Ifeanyi’s behalf, leaving him dead on the spot.

According to police, Amadi stuffed the body into a sack, placed it inside a blue drum, and attempted to dump it in the bush by tying it to his motorcycle.

The plan failed when the drum fell off along the roadside, forcing him to abandon both the corpse and his bike.

An eyewitness returning from a vigil discovered the body and raised an alarm, leading to Amadi’s arrest.

Prosecutor Austine Omhenimhen told the court that the offence, which occurred on August 24, 2025, contravened Sections 324 and 316 and is punishable under Section 319 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ondo State.

The court did not take Amadi’s plea, as the prosecutor sought his remand pending advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Defence counsel Aki Amuluku requested an adjournment to file a counter-affidavit, but Magistrate Odenusi Fadeyi ordered Amadi’s remand and adjourned the case to October 13, 2025, for further hearing. (The Nation)