In a deeply unsettling turn of events that has reverberated throughout the community, Sesan Adelabu, a petroleum
products merchant operating in Akure, Ondo State, reportedly committed a heinous act by viciously ending the life
of his wife, Bolu Adelabu, within the confines of their residence located in the Alagbaka GRA area of the city on
Friday. Following the appalling incident, Adelabu, who was often referred to as Emirate due to his commercial
enterprise, allegedly succumbed to his own demise by ingesting a toxic substance believed to be an insecticide.
The distressing revelation unfolded when an officer from the Special Protection Unit stationed at Adelabu’s abode
in Akure received a distress call from the deceased’s son. The son expressed his inability to establish contact
with his father despite repeated attempts to reach him via telephone. Upon entering the premises, the law enforcement
officer stumbled upon a chilling scene: Adelabu’s lifeless body sprawled on the floor of the lavatory, juxtaposed
with his wife’s lifeless form discovered on the bed, exhibiting multiple lacerations inflicted by a machete,
alongside an empty container of insecticide nearby.
The untimely demise of Adelabu and his spouse has sent shockwaves rippling through the immediate vicinity. Prompt
police intervention ensued, leading to the removal of the deceased individuals’ remains to the mortuary for further
scrutiny. SP ‘Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, the official spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, officially
confirmed the incident via a press release, expressing profound grief over the tragic turn of events.
SP Omisanya disclosed that the State Commissioner of Police, Abayomi Oladipo, has issued directives for the Homicide
Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department to spearhead investigations into the case. A comprehensive
probe has been initiated to unravel the intricate circumstances surrounding the tragic episode, with the crime scene
cordoned off to facilitate forensic examinations and the collection of vital evidential materials.
The stunning nature of the occurrence has left the local populace in a state of shock, prompting introspection into
the underlying factors that might have precipitated such a sorrowful outcome. Vigorous efforts are underway to
reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to the fateful occurrence, as authorities endeavor to provide answers
to the pressing inquiries surrounding the dual tragedy.
As inquiries progress, the community mourns the loss of two lives while grappling with the aftermath of the
inexplicable violence that has shattered the tranquility of their surroundings. The incident serves as a poignant
reminder of the multifaceted societal challenges and personal tribulations that can culminate in such lamentable
and devastating consequences.
In the aftermath of this heartrending incident, the community unites in solidarity, extending support and comfort
to those affected by the tragedy. Amidst the somber atmosphere enveloping them, they draw strength from each other’s
presence, united in their collective sorrow and unwavering resolve to pursue justice for the victims of this
incomprehensible act of aggression.
-7 October 2024