Police Re-Arrest Key Suspect In Murder Of Former Irewole LG Chairman

By Zagazola Makama

The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the re-arrest of Ademola Adelugbin, alias “Fighter,” a prime suspect in the brutal killing of the former Chairman of Irewole Local Government, Hon. Remi Abass.

Police sources said that the suspect, who was a former driver and personal assistant to the late chairman, was apprehended on April 17 at about 10:30 a.m. following a credible tip-off.

Adelugbin was alleged to have led the group that murdered Hon. Abass, reportedly shooting him and pouring acid into his mouth.

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The sources said that the suspect has since been handed over to the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) in Abuja for further investigation.