OPC member in police custody for death of Ondo Prince

A member of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), identified as Rafiu Akinwale, has allegedly beaten an Akure prince, Adesoji Adesida to death.

It was gathered that the incident occurred at a funeral held at The Dome International Event and Cultural Centre in Akure.

It was reported that Akinwale was beating his girlfriend at the event for allegedly exchanging contact with another man.

An attempt by the prince to prevent the OPC member from beating the lady did not go down well with Akinwale who out of anger, shoved the prince and the victim slumped.

An eyewitness, who pleaded anonymity, said the victim was rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead.

Confirming the incident, Ondo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Funmilayo Odunlami Omisanya, said the suspect has been arrested and is in police custody where he was being interrogated by detectives.