
After Arrest for Murders, Ondo Students’ Landlord Dies in Custody
đ Landmark Arrest & Hospitalisation
- Femi Oladele, also known as Tallexâthe landlord of one of the victimsâwas arrested as the prime suspect in the abduction, rape, robbery, and murder of two Adekunle Ajasin University students, Andrel Eloho Okah (19) and John Friday Abba (25).
- Okahâs body was recovered in Ekiti State; Abbaâs remains are still missing.
đ„ Death in Custody
- On Friday, July 18, 2025, Oladele fell ill while in police detention and was rushed to a hospital, where he later died following a âbrief illnessâ.
- The Ondo State Police Command confirmed his death on Saturday, July 19, emphasizing he had been under medical care while in custody.
đ Student Unionâs Demands
- The Adekunle Ajasin University Student Union has demanded the police produce Oladeleâs body within a three-hour ultimatum, calling for a transparent and fair investigation.
- They threatened mass protests if their demands are not met, emphasizing justice must be seen as well as done.
đźââïž Investigation Still Ongoing
- Two accomplicesâOjo Michael and Kolaâhave been arrested. Investigators say they withdrew âŠ800,000 from Abbaâs account during the crime.
- Police maintain the investigation is active, with efforts to locate Abbaâs remains and bring all suspects to justice.
đ Key Highlights & Concerns
- Custodial death raises procedural and accountability questions.
- Transparency demand by students underscores mistrust in the process.
- Seriousness of the crime: abduction, rape, and murder of young university students.
- Broader implications: increased concern over off-campus security for students nationwide.
â Whatâs Next?
- Will the police comply with the Student Unionâs ultimatum and publicly release the body?
- Will full forensic and procedural disclosures be made to restore public trust?
- Will the remaining suspects be swiftly prosecuted to conclusively bring justice?
If you’d like, I can follow up on any new developmentsâespecially regarding the union’s ultimatum or the recovery of Abbaâs remains.
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