The family of 22‑year‑old Kabirat Sobola, who was allegedly killed by her boyfriend Akeem Kabiru, has urged the police to pursue everyone involved in her death. Kabirat was found dead in her room with knife wounds to her neck and other parts of her body. Police arrested Kabiru after suspecting him of involvement in the murder.
Kehinde Sobola, a spokesperson for the victim’s family and the twin brother of Kabirat’s father, told our correspondent in Abeokuta that three other accomplices had been released by the police. He said he was part of the team that discovered the body. According to Kehinde, the 26‑year‑old Kabiru, who is being held in a custodial centre, had accomplices, and the victim’s uncle alleged that two of Kabirat’s friends were also suspected of involvement.
Kehinde also complained that a herbalist and a cleric, to whom the prime suspect reportedly sent a picture of the deceased, have not been arrested. He said he was present at the police station when the suspect informed officers that he had sent the picture to the duo. “We want the government to intervene and ensure that justice is served and necessary investigations are done. Those responsible for Kabirat’s death must be brought to justice,” he added.
Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer SP Abimbola Oyeyemi reassured the family that the homicide department has taken over the case. He cautioned the family against accusing innocent persons, stating, “We have not released any suspect. The suspect is in a custodial centre. The matter is a murder case. It is a serious one. We cannot just arrest anyone, because it will take a long time for an innocent person to prove himself.”
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