During a press briefing on Friday, September 5, 2025, Commissioner of Police Adebowale Lawal revealed that the incident came to light on August 26, 2025, around 3:00 p.m., when Oluwafemi Oladipupo of Paragon Street, Kajola, reported a suspicious blue plastic drum tied with black rope outside his residence.

“Upon inspection, authorities discovered Otu Ifeanyi’s lifeless body inside the drum, which Amadi was attempting to dispose of using a motorcycle. The drum fell off during transport, leading to his immediate arrest,” Lawal stated.

Amadi confessed during interrogation to killing his brother, claiming Ifeanyi had illegally transferred N20,000 from his bank account. 

The victim’s body has been deposited at the mortuary, and investigations are ongoing. 

“The suspect will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation,” Lawal added.

The commissioner also announced the arrest of 99 other suspects across Ondo’s 18 council areas for crimes including murder, kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, drug possession, and theft. 

He attributed the success of these operations to strong collaboration between the police and the community, urging residents to continue providing timely information.