Ondo Police Arrest Suspect in Beheading of 18-Month-Old Toddler

Police operatives in Ondo State have detained a suspect at Agoti Farm Settlement, Idanre LGA, over the gruesome killing of an 18-month-old girl. The child was reportedly seized from her mother at their farm camp and later found beheaded behind their home. The victim’s father said his wife secured their three older children and raised the alarm when the youngest went missing. A search led by the father and his brother uncovered the toddler’s body. The case was first reported at Olofin Police Station before being transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Akure. Ondo police confirmed the arrest and said investigations are ongoing to determine if others were involved. Authorities have urged residents to remain calm and share any information that could help bring all those responsible to justice.

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