By IGE ADEKUNLE

The Police Command in Ogun has arrested two security guards over alleged murder of a traveller, simply identified as Promise, in Ibafo area of the state.

The Command’s Spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Abeokuta.

According to the statement, the detectives of the Ibafo Divisional Headquarters, Ogun Police Command, have arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a traveller, (Promise) in Ibafo, Ogun State.

Babaseyi explained that the incident occurred on Thursday, April 10, at about 7.00 p.m., following a credible tip-off from a concerned citizen.

He added that the detectives promptly mobilised to the scene, rescued the victim, and rushed him to the hospital for urgent medical attention.

“While en route to the hospital, the victim identified himself and stated that he had been attacked and macheted by security guards after arriving in the area late the previous night.

“But, he was subsequently confirmed dead on arrival by the doctor on duty.

” Following the confirmation of death, the body was properly documented and deposited at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, for post-mortem examination.

“Preliminary investigation revealed a trail of blood linking the scene directly to one of the suspects, leading to his arrest,” he said.

Babaseyi said that sustained efforts resulted in the apprehension of the second suspect, as efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing accomplices.

He stated that the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for thorough investigation and prosecution.

Babaseyi quoted the Commissioner of Police, Ogun Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, as strongly condemning the act, and assured that all those involved will be brought to justice.

Ojajuni also warned against all forms of unlawful violence and reiterates the Command’s zero tolerance for extrajudicial acts.

The CP advised members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the Ogun State Police Command through its emergency lines: Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111.

Other Emergency numbers are: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, and 0708 497 2994. (NAN)