Nigerian Police Arrested 4 Over Mutilated Body In Oyo

Published: Monday, November 9, 2026. By Jonadab Oluikpe. Published by Donjoe News Media

Four men are in police custody in Oyo State over the mutilated body of a missing woman. Donjoe Media reports that the arrests formed part of a 48-hour police operation across five states, covering murder, banditry and kidnapping cases.

The update came from the Force Headquarters in Abuja. It was issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, in a state-by-state operational summary.

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In Oyo, the body of 45-year-old Kehinde Ogunrinde was recovered from a river at Opara Area, Komu. Her brother, Ogunrinde Samuel, reported the discovery to the police on November 6, 2026. Detectives went to the scene, documented it, and took four suspects into custody.

The suspects are Idhen Friday, 25, Promise Isaac, 32, Amodu Jeremiah, 27, and Ogunleke Gbenga, 40. The police say investigation is ongoing, and the case is with the State Criminal Investigation Department.

In Zamfara, operatives moved in after bandits attacked Masama Village in Bukkuyum Local Government Area. Two residents were killed in the attack, and an unspecified number of people were taken away. The attack happened around 4:51 a.m. on November 6, 2026, when gunmen with sophisticated weapons stormed the community and opened fire.

Many residents fled during the attack. Tactical teams are now combing surrounding bushes, working to rescue the abducted residents.

In Sokoto, operatives picked up a 20-year-old suspected bandit informant identified as Ibrahim Chiso. He is being questioned over alleged involvement in banditry activities, and the police say more arrests may follow.

In Niger, a woman identified as Mariya Abdullahi was arrested over the alleged poisoning of her co-wife’s two children. Investigation is still ongoing in Niger, and the police say she will be prosecuted if found culpable. The children are receiving attention.

In Jigawa, the police are tracking a 35-year-old man identified as Garba, who is wanted over the suspected murder of his grandfather. The grandfather, 55-year-old Mallam Sale Liman, was killed, and the suspect fled after the incident. Tactical teams are on his trail, and the police say he will be arrested and justice will be served.

The Force says the operations show sustained action against crime, covering murder, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities. The Force Public Relations Officer says investigations and follow-up operations are ongoing, and more victims will be rescued.

He says more stolen property will be recovered, fleeing suspects will be apprehended, and the police remain committed to public safety.

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Residents have commended the police for the arrests. They want the operations sustained, with more patrols in vulnerable communities. They also want support for victims’ families, saying the families need counselling and protection while investigations continue.

They want community leaders to support the police, give timely information to security agencies, and report suspicious movements to the nearest police station.

The police have also urged the public to stay vigilant and report crimes promptly. They say prompt reports help rescue operations, and they assured residents that operations will continue across the country. They say criminals will be arrested and prosecuted.

By Jonadab Oluikpe

Published by Donjoe Media.