3rd May, 2023
By Nehru Odeh
It was a tragic scene when a member of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Rafiu Akinwale, also known as Slow, allegedly pushed an Akure Prince, Adesoji Stag Adesida, to death in Ondo State.
The incident occurred at a funeral held at the Dome in Akure on Friday, 28 April 2023
Akinwale, who suspected his girlfriend of exchanging numbers with a male guest, had confronted the lady and accused her of disrespecting him.
Adesida, a prince from Akure, reportedly intervened to prevent Akinwale from assaulting the lady.
That did not go down well with the OPC member who reportedly pushed the prince.
Adesoji Stag Adesida was said to have slumped and hit his head on the floor.
Adesida was immediately rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead.
The suspect was arrested by the police from the Ala station area of the state capital.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Funmi Odunlami, stated that the suspect had been arrested and investigations were ongoing.