According to Vanguard, five male suspects have been arrested in connection with the alleged murder of 46-year-old Lanre Adebayo, a graduate of political science from the University of Ilorin. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday night in the Ita-Elepa area of Ilorin West Local Government Area, Kwara State.

Adebayo reportedly got into a heated argument with local security personnel on his way home, which escalated into violence. Sources suggest he was brutally macheted to death around 10:00 p.m. that evening.

Police operatives made the arrests on Tuesday, and the suspects have since been transferred to the Kwara State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters for further investigation.

Confirming the incident, Kwara State Police Command Spokesperson, Ejire Adeyemi Adetoun, stated, “The case was reported to command headquarters on Wednesday evening, and the suspects, all males, have been brought in for further interrogation. Investigation is ongoing, and we will brief the press once it is concluded.”