The Oyo State Police Command has re-arrested suspected serial killer, Sunday Shodipe who escaped from police custody last week.
The suspected killer, is a prime suspect in a number of ritually motivated killings at the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The escape of the suspect generated an uproar across Oyo State as youths invaded the Police Station where the suspected serial killer escaped from under suspicious circumstances.
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu had also dispatched an elite team of investigators to help track down the fugitive as the public demanded for his re-arrest.
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The news of the arrest of the suspected serial killer was confirmed by the Public Relations Officer for the Oyo State Police Command, Mr. Olugbenga Fadeyi as well as the spokesperson for the police force, Frank Mba, through a statement to the press.
“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,” Frank Mba said.
“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.”