The officer, who was recently transferred from the Anti-Cultism Unit to B-Division, was killed at Oke Arata, beside Arakale, in the state capital.

An inspector of police attached to the B-Division Police Station in Akure, Ondo State, has reportedly been stabbed to death by an alleged thug with links to local cult groups.

The officer, who was recently transferred from the Anti-Cultism Unit to B-Division, was killed at Oke Arata, beside Arakale, in the state capital.

Eyewitnesses identified the suspects as Oladapo Oluwaseun, also known as “Choko Milo,” a member of the Eiye Confraternity, alongside Shina and Y2K, who are reportedly affiliated with the Aye Confraternity.

The trio reportedly attacked the officer during a disturbance in the area.

Meanwhile, Choko Milo is both an appointee and a loyalist of Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa.

The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and authorities are yet to release official details regarding the confrontation.

SaharaReporters also learned that “Choco Milo” was among those who attacked protesters, including human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, during the June 12 demonstration in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

On June 12, Sowore accused Ondo State Police Command of collaborating with thugs to attack peaceful pro-democracy protesters in the state as demonstrations against bad governance, economic hardship, and other national issues swept across several states.

“We just witnessed a disturbing incident here in Ondo State; thugs and policemen working together to attack pro-democracy activists during a peaceful protest. We saw them with our own eyes. The police were clearly collaborating with the thugs as they beat up protesters. It was very, very sad,” Sowore said in a video.

“I hope the world is watching this. Today is supposed to be June 12, Democracy Day, a day meant for peaceful protest and reflection. Yet, thugs showed up alongside the police to violently suppress citizens exercising their democratic rights.”

He continued, “We saw the thugs shouting and attacking people. They tried to attack me too. They had clearly marked me out, but we left the scene so we could report this to the world. It’s truly pathetic that in a country where people fought and died for democracy, thugs have now taken over the democratic space, with the active support of the Nigerian Police.

“This is happening in Ondo State, and we will keep moving around to monitor the situation and ensure that anyone who is arrested or attacked today receives support and justice.

“The protest in Akure started peacefully, but was violently disrupted by thugs brought in by the state government, working hand-in-hand with the police.

“We even captured it live; thugs shouting that is Sowore (Sowore niyen!) as they tried to attack me. They had clearly singled me out.”

In September, Ondo State Government appointed a group of men, including individuals accused of attacking pro-democracy activists during the June 12 Democracy Day protest in Akure, as coordinators of commercial tricycle (Keke) riders in Akure South Local Government Area.

A government appointment letter dated September 15, 2025, signed by Comrade Bola Taiwo, Special Adviser to the Governor on Union Matters and Special Duties, confirmed the appointments of Robert Tolulope, Oladapo Oluwaseun, aka Choco Milo; Gbenga Aluko; John Oluwatimilehin, aka Gaga, and Faleye Oluwadamilare, aka Aperi.

The appointees were directed to report to the “office of the Special Adviser, Special Duties, on the progress and challenges faced by the riders under your jurisdiction on a weekly basis”.