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Babalola Dolapo, a 39-year-old fruit trader, shocked authorities and the community with his confession of killing his childhood friend, Evangelist Opeyemi Oyelakin. Dolapo admitted to the crime, revealing how he and an accomplice, Sikiru Mutiu, carried out the heinous act.
In a chilling revelation to newsmen following his arrest by police detectives in Ondo State, Dolapo detailed the sequence of events that led to the tragic demise of his friend. He disclosed that after the murder, they sold the stolen motorcycle for N130,000, dividing the proceeds equally between them.
Dolapo expressed remorse for his actions, attributing the crime to the influence of the devil. He emphasized that while he had been involved in stealing bikes before, he had never resorted to violence until this incident, which he described as a "coincidence."
The suspect's account shed light on the brutal nature of the crime, revealing that his friend had resisted their attempt to take the bike, leading to a struggle during which Dolapo fatally struck him with a stone. Despite knowing the victim's family, Dolapo admitted to callously ending his friend's life.
The State Police Commissioner, Abayomi Oladipo, expressed dismay over the failure of farm owners in the area to alert the police despite the stench emanating from the pit where the victim's body was dumped. Authorities, accompanied by medical personnel, retrieved the decomposing remains from the bush, highlighting the tragic consequences of Dolapo's actions.
The shocking revelation has left the community in disbelief and serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of vigilance and community cooperation in preventing such senseless acts of violence.