A man named Bode has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for accidentally killing his friend, Tunde Akinmoyewa, while testing a bulletproof charm. The tragic incident occurred in Laoso Village, Ondo West Local Government Area. Tunde, a 27-year-old ex-convict and self-proclaimed cultist, asked Bode to shoot him as a demonstration of the charm's protection.
A source said; “To test the efficacy of the charms, Tunde asked his friend (Bode) to shoot him first. After Tunde’s friend picked up the guy and shot him (Tunde), suddenly, he fell down and died on the spot.
“Having seen what had happened, the suspect took to his heels before the neighbours arrived the scene and has not been arrested.”
Local sources report that the deceased was promptly rushed to the nearest village hospital, where medical professionals confirmed his tragic demise. The news of the shocking incident spread rapidly through the community, leaving many in disbelief.
The Ondo State Police Command confirmed that investigations into the matter have been initiated, and law enforcement officers are actively working to apprehend Bode, the alleged perpetrator.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Funmilayo Odunlami, expressed the gravity of the situation, stating, “Efforts are in top gear to arrest the suspect.”
In Funmilayo words;
”One Tunde Akinmoyewa, an ex-convict who is also a cultist, while testing a locally made gun believed to be newly procured was accidentally shot by one of his boys named Bode, surname yet unknown, as a result of which he died while being taken to hospital for medical attention.
“Meanwhile, the remains of the deceased have been deposited in the morgue while efforts are in top gear to arrest the suspect.”