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The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a man who reportedly travelled from Anambra State to Oyo State with the intention of avenging his brother’s death. The arrest has raised concerns over the risk of retaliatory violence and the potential for unresolved disputes to escalate into further criminal acts.
According to preliminary reports, the suspect allegedly embarked on the journey to confront individuals he believed were connected to his brother’s death. Police operatives reportedly acted on information about his movements and intervened before the situation could develop further.
During a stop-and-search operation along Ife Road, officers from the Safer Highway Patrol reportedly discovered a pistol and a cartridge in the suspect’s possession. Police said the recovery prompted further questioning, during which the man allegedly disclosed that he had purchased the firearm from a friend for ₦20,000.
The suspect reportedly told investigators that he later received information that the person he believed was responsible for his brother’s death was living in Oyo State, prompting his journey to locate the individual. Police have commenced investigations to establish the full circumstances of the case, including the suspect’s alleged affiliations and the circumstances surrounding his brother’s death. Authorities have yet to establish the alleged responsibility of the person he intended to confront.
