A shocking tragedy unfolded in Ondo State as a farm worker, John Odah, was remanded in a correctional facility for allegedly murdering his employer’s husband, Sunday Innocent, with a machete. The incident occurred on April 18, 2025, at Agbajo Farm in Ilu-Abo, Akure North Local Government Area.
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According to police reports, Odah offered Indian hemp to the deceased, which he refused. This led to a violent argument, during which Odah allegedly struck Sunday with a cutlass on his forehead and back, leading to his death.
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The case, presented at the Akure Magistrate Court, falls under Sections 319(1) and 320(1) of the Ondo State Criminal Code Laws, 2006.
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During the arraignment, the prosecutor, Inspector Nelson Akintimehin, requested the defendant be remanded pending advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecution. Magistrate Mrs. O. Omotosho approved the request and adjourned the case to May 30, 2025.
This brutal attack has sparked local outrage and renewed concerns about drug abuse, violence among farm workers, and rural crime in the region. The full legal process is expected to unfold in the coming months as the prosecution prepares its case.
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