Osun Police Arrest Suspect After Neighbour Is Killed in Money Dispute

Police in Osun State have arrested Lekan Oyebamiji in connection with the killing of his neighbour, Samson Gabriel, in Akinlalu community. Gabriel, a farmer, was allegedly attacked with a machete after the two men argued over money on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The incident reportedly caused tension in the community, and some nearby residents left their homes amid fears of police arrests. Police spokesperson Abiodun Ojelabi said preliminary information linked the killing to a money dispute and that an investigation was underway.

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