Jelili Gbadamosi
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a man, Agboola Emmanuel, in connection with an alleged machete attack on a man during a confrontation over a disputed farmland in Eruwa, Ibarapa zone of the state.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Wednesday evening.
According to the police, the incident occurred at a farmland located between Eruwa and Ayete, where a disagreement allegedly broke out between the victim and three men involved in charcoal production.
Ayanlade said the victim had visited the farmland at Abule Oba-Gboru Village, through Okanlawon Village, around noon on September 11, 2026.
The police said the farmland is reportedly involved in an existing land dispute.
The victim allegedly met Emmanuel, Dare Agboola and Monday at the location, where they were said to be producing charcoal from firewood.
A disagreement reportedly ensued and later turned into an altercation, during which the three men allegedly attacked the victim with machetes, causing injuries.
Following the report, detectives from the Eruwa Division visited the scene and commenced an investigation into the incident.
Emmanuel was subsequently arrested and taken into police custody.
The police said the suspect, during interrogation, admitted his alleged involvement and provided information that could help investigators locate the other two suspects.
Ayanlade said efforts were ongoing to arrest the remaining suspects and determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged attack.
The command added that further updates would be provided as the investigation progresses.
