The tragic incident occurred in the Oda Community, Akure South Local Government Area, of Ondo State
By Abike Jimoh
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Published on June 5, 2026
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3 min read
The Ondo State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Felix Ohagwu, has arrested a 38-year-old man, identified as Nsikak Kingsley, for his alleged involvement in the death of his biological father, Adone Peter, aged 65 years.
The tragic incident occurred in the Oda Community, Akure South Local Government Area, of Ondo State, and has generated widespread concern among residents of the area.
According to a statement by DSP Abayomi Jimoh, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) on Thursday, preliminary investigation revealed that on May 28, 2026, the suspect allegedly engaged his father in a violent altercation which escalated into a physical assault.
During the confrontation, the deceased reportedly sustained severe injuries, particularly to the head. He was immediately rushed to a medical facility for urgent medical attention. Sadly, despite efforts by medical personnel, the attending doctor confirmed him dead while receiving treatment.
Following a formal complaint lodged at the police station by Daniel Moses, the son of the deceased and brother of the suspect, detectives promptly commenced an investigation into the matter. Acting swiftly on the report, police operatives apprehended the suspect and took him into custody for questioning.
The remains of the deceased have been deposited at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy, while the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a thorough, discreet and comprehensive investigation. The suspect remains in police custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Felix Ohagwu, strongly condemned the act, describing it as unfortunate, reprehensible and contrary to societal values.
He reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that justice is served and that any person found culpable of criminal offences is made to face the full weight of the law.
The Commissioner further urged members of the public to shun violence in all its forms and embrace peaceful and lawful means of resolving disputes, irrespective of the circumstances.
He emphasised that disagreements, whether within families or communities, should never degenerate into acts of violence capable of resulting in injury or loss of life.
The Command also encourages residents to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and security conscious, while promptly reporting suspicious activities, threats to public safety, or criminal acts to the nearest police station or other appropriate security agencies.
The CP said the development is in furtherance of the vision and strategic policing agenda of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, geared towards strengthening community safety, promoting intelligence-led policing and safeguarding lives and property.
