Breaking: Police re-arrest Sunday Shodipe, Oyo fugitive serial killer

The police have re-arrested the prime suspect in the series of ritual killings, Sunday Shodipe at the Akinyele Local government Area, Moniya, Ibadan, Oyo State.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr Olugbenga Fadeyi has confirmed the arrest.

Gentechnews gathered that the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, dispatched additional investigative aids and crack detectives to Oyo State to track down the fleeing serial killer.

It will be recalled that the fugitive, who is the prime suspect in the multiple murder of innocent citizens at Akinyele Local Government Area, Moniya, Ibadan, Oyo State, had escaped from police custody in suspicious circumstances.

Earlier in a statement, the force spokesman, DCP Frank Mba, said, “The IGP, who condemned the unfortunate escape from the lawful custody of the suspect, has directed the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, to intensify efforts and ensure the prompt re-arrest of the fleeing suspect.

“The CP has also been directed to speed up investigations into the circumstances that led to the escape of the suspect. All persons indicted in the escape are to be identified and made to face the wrath of the law.”

Details later…