Free Surge Magazine Exclusive | July 8, 2025
IJEDE, LAGOS – In a dramatic twist of fate, 25-year-old Ayomide Oluwadamilare, the prime suspect in the brutal murder of Kola Adun, was apprehended yesterday while attempting to sell his victim’s stolen Toyota Camry to an unsuspecting car dealer in Ijede, Ikorodu.
Gruesome Discovery
The Ogun State Police Command revealed that Adun’s decomposing body was discovered on July 7 at his River Valley Estate home in Ojodu Berger after neighbors reported a foul odor. Crime scene investigators found:
- Multiple stab wounds on the victim’s body
- Bloodstains throughout the first-floor apartment
- The victim’s vehicle (Reg. No. LAGOS AAA 193 GC) missing
The Failed Getaway
According to CSP Omolola Odutola, Police Public Relations Officer:
“The suspect’s downfall came when he approached a vigilant car dealer in Ijede. The dealer immediately recognized red flags and contacted authorities, leading to Oluwadamilare’s arrest at the point of sale.”
Timeline of Terror
- July 5: Suspect allegedly breaks into victim’s home
- July 6: Friend discovers locked gate during church pickup
- July 7: Decomposing body found after neighbor’s alert
- July 8: Suspect arrested during botched car sale
Ongoing Investigation
The victim’s body has been transferred to OOUTH, Sagamu for autopsy, while the case will be handled by SCID Abeokuta. Police sources confirm the suspect was the victim’s former driver, suggesting possible inside knowledge of the residence.
Community in Shock
River Valley Estate residents expressed disbelief, describing Adun as “a quiet, respectable neighbor.” Local business owners are praising the quick police response and the car dealer’s vigilance that led to the arrest.
Free Surge Magazine will continue following this developing story.
