Police in Oyo State have arrested a 35-year-old hunter, Waheed Rasaki, over the fatal shooting of his colleague, Femi Oyedepo, during a hunting expedition in Oretan Ijaiye Forest.
The state police command confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesperson, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade.
According to the police, Rasaki, who resides in Oretan Ijaiye area of Moniya, claimed the shooting was accidental and occurred at about 2:00 pm on January 7 while the two men were hunting in the forest.
Suspect Reported Incident Hours After Shooting
DSP Ayanlade disclosed that the suspect reported the incident at the Moniya Police Division at about 9:20 pm the same day, stating that he had mistakenly shot Oyedepo, who died on the spot.
“Police operatives, led by the Divisional Police Officer, promptly visited the scene, discovered the lifeless body, and arrested the suspect, who is currently in police custody,” the statement said.
Investigation Ongoing
The police spokesperson said investigations have commenced to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
He added that the case highlights the command’s commitment to responding promptly to both criminal and accidental fatalities, with a focus on accountability and justice.
