After Arrest for Murders, Ondo Students’ Landlord Dies in Custody
🛑 Landmark Arrest & Hospitalisation
- Femi Oladele, also known as Tallex—the landlord of one of the victims—was 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).
- Okah’s body was recovered in Ekiti State; Abba’s remains are still missing.
🏥 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 “brief illness”.
- The Ondo State Police Command confirmed his death on Saturday, July 19, emphasizing he had been under medical care while in custody.
🎓 Student Union’s Demands
- The Adekunle Ajasin University Student Union has demanded the police produce Oladele’s 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.
👮‍♂️ Investigation Still Ongoing
- Two accomplices—Ojo Michael and Kola—have been arrested. Investigators say they withdrew ₦800,000 from Abba’s account during the crime.
- Police maintain the investigation is active, with efforts to locate Abba’s remains and bring all suspects to justice.
🔍 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.
✅ What’s Next?
- Will the police comply with the Student Union’s 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 developments—especially regarding the union’s ultimatum or the recovery of Abba’s remains.
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