BREAKING: Suspected Akinyele ‘Serial Killer’, Shodipe, Rearrested

Sunday Shodipe, the prime suspect in the series of ritual killings at the Akinyele Local government Area of Oyo State, has been arrested by police.



The Police Public Relations Officer in oyo state, Mr Olugbenga Fadeyi, confirmed this to Newsmen on Sunday.










The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, had dispatched additional investigative aids to Oyo State, including crack detectives to track down the fleeing serial killer.


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The fugitive, who is the prime suspect in the multiple murder of innocent citizens at Akinyele Local Government Area, Moniya, Ibadan, Oyo State, had escaped from police custody in suspicious circumstances.











Confirming the development today, "The suspect has been re-arrested, live and direct,” Fadeyi said.


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However the PPRO did not give the details surrounding the rearrest of the prime suspect.

But the force spokesman, DCP Frank Mba, in a statement, said, “The IGP, who condemned the unfortunate escape from the lawful custody of the suspect, has directed the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, to intensify efforts and ensure the prompt re-arrest of the fleeing suspect.










“The CP has also been directed to speed up investigations into the circumstances that led to the escape of the suspect. All persons indicted in the escape are to be identified and made to face the wrath of the law.”