By Busari Kabirat
The Social Orientation and Safety Corps better known as So-Safe Corps in Ogun State Community, has arrested one Mr. Ibrahim Ogunrinde, an Adu Town, Ajebo Road, Mile 6, Abeokuta, resident for attempted murder.
In accordance with a written statement by Moruf Yusuf, the Corps Director of Information and Public Relations, on Friday, said the suspect was arrested on Thursday in Abeokuta at Ijaye Garage, on the 6, June 2024, around 2.40 pm.
Statement read: “Ibrahim Ogunrinde, a butcher and farmer, had pretended to be a passenger and asked the victim, Kosu Daniel (aka “Jeje”), to take him to Olubo Town on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at noon.
“He then allegedly stabbed Kosu Daniel in the neck and arm, leaving him in a pool of blood, and escaped with the victim’s motorbike. The suspect confessed that he was motivated by a desire to eliminate the victim, who he believed had an affair with his wife two months prior.
“He believed he had succeeded in killing the victim, not knowing that Kosu Daniel was rushed to the hospital and is currently receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta.”
According to Yusuf, investigation is still ongoing and the suspect together with the recovered motorcycle had been transferred to Magbon.
