It was learnt that shortly after the mysterious death of the unnamed man occurred when he returned from the ceremony, police authorities in Ife town were said to have swung into action to get to the root of the matter.
VANGUARD reports that The death of the deceased, said to be an artisan, it was learnt, led to the suspicion of those that attended the event with him.
After thorough investigation into the matter, police eventually apprehended one 27-year-old Taofeek Adeyemo, who was confirmed to have attended the naming ceremony, where the deceased took his last drink.
Speaking to newsmen in Osogbo, while parading the suspect, Osun State Commissioner of Police, Abubakar Marafa, who spoke through the Public Relations Officer of the command, Folasade Odoro, DSP, said the suspect had confessed to the crime and advised people to be careful of the kind of company they kept.
The police boss said the command would soon take the suspect to court and warned criminals in the state to expect tough times, restating the readiness of the police to rid the state of criminal elements and ensure law abiding residents live in peace.
When responding to questions from the newsmen, Adeyemo said he did not intend killing the deceased, adding that he actually poisoned the drink of a co-worker but unfortunately, the deceased unknowingly took the drink and died.
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