The police have detained Waheed Rasaki, a 35-year-old hunter for reportedly shooting Femi Oyedepo his fellow hunter in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The incident happened on Tuesday, January 7, at Oretan Ijaiye Area of Moniya, in the Akinyele Local Government Area of the state, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by Olayinka Ayanlade, the state police public relations officer in Ibadan, the state capital.
He emphasized that the victim slumped and passed away immediately.
According to the statement, “On January 7, 2026, at about 21:20 hours, Waheed Rasaki, male, 35 years, of Oretan Ijaiye Area, Moniya, reported to Moniya Division that earlier on the same date, at about 14:00 hours, he had mistakenly shot his colleague, Femi Oyedepo, male, during a hunting expedition at Oretan Ijaiye Forest.
“The victim slumped and died on the spot. Police operatives, led by the Divisional Police Officer, promptly visited the scene, discovered the lifeless body, and arrested the suspect, who is currently in police custody.
“Further investigations have commenced. This case underscores the Command’s prompt response to both criminal and accidental fatalities, ensuring accountability and justice,” the PPRO stated.
Additionally, Olatunji Segun has been detained by police in relation to the killing of a student at Michael Adeniyi Koleoso Polytechnic in the state’s Saki Area.
A statement by the PPRO, Ayanlade, said, “The command promptly responded to a distress call on January 7, at about 14:30 hours, reporting a fight among students of Michael Adeniyi Koleoso Polytechnic, Saki, at Challenge 1 Area, behind the school.
“During the altercation, one student sustained a gunshot wound to the back and was rushed to Tunmise Private Hospital, Saki, where the victim later succumbed to the injury.
“One expended cartridge was recovered at the scene. Olatunji Segun, male, has been arrested in connection with the incident. Further investigations have commenced to determine the circumstances and motive behind the crime.
“The CP Femi Haruna commends all officers involved in these operations for their professionalism, courage, and swift action, which have led to the arrest of dangerous criminals, the neutralization of threats, and the safe rescue of kidnapped victims.”
As a result, he reassured the public that the state police remain totally dedicated to upholding law and order, deterring crime, and prosecuting offenders.
The police called on residents to be vigilant and support security efforts by reporting suspicious activities to aid the protection of lives and property.
