The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a man identified in media reports as Kingsley Odo for allegedly travelling from Anambra State to avenge his brother’s death at a school in Awka.
The suspect was intercepted by operatives of the Safer Highway Patrol during a stop-and-search operation along Ife Road while travelling in a commercial bus. Police reportedly recovered a locally made pistol and a cartridge from him.
According to the police spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the suspect allegedly planned to attack a person he believed was responsible for his brother’s death and was heading towards Ile-Ife, where Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is located.
During questioning, the suspect reportedly said he purchased the firearm from a friend for ₦20,000. He also admitted belonging to the Vikings confraternity.
The police said investigations were ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged revenge plot and the suspect’s connections.
The allegations have not been established in court.
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