16 August 2026 · Odigbo
Murder in Ondo
OpenWatch has recorded 31 reported murder incidents in Ondo State, 5 of them in the last 12 months. That is 4% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 16 of 28 among the states where murder is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
5
Fatalities · 12 mo
7
Incidents · all-time
31
Fatalities · all-time
48
Latest reported murder in Ondo
15 August 2026 · Okitipupa
Man arrested for killing 77-year-old farmer in Okitipupa
8 April 2026 · Okitipupa
A man allegedly hacked his son and two nephews to death with a machete in Okitipupa, Ondo State. The suspect fled the scene but has since been apprehended by the police.
10 March 2026 · Owo
A teenager was arrested for allegedly stabbing his friend to death during an argument in Owo, Ondo State. The victim was confirmed dead upon arrival at the hospital.
2 March 2026 · Odigbo
A landlord's son allegedly killed a nursing mother during a dispute over unpaid rent in Ore, Ondo State. The attack also left the victim's husband and daughter injured.
15 April 2025 · Okitipupa
A prince was brutally murdered by a scavenger during an argument in the Ayeka/Igodan community of Ondo State. The attacker fled the scene but has since been arrested by the police.
30 March 2024 · Akure South
A soldier allegedly stabbed a trader to death during a dispute over a transaction at Arakale market in Akure, leading to protests by fellow traders. The soldier fled the scene after the incident.
26 February 2024
A man allegedly killed his friend in Akure, Ondo State, while under the influence of drugs. The police have arrested the suspect following the incident.
28 June 2023 · Ose
A naval rating was killed by armed thugs in Idoani community, Ondo state. Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.
26 June 2023 · Ose
A naval officer was killed by thugs in Idoani community, Ondo State, following a confrontation that escalated after he accidentally splashed water on a motorcyclist. The officer was attacked and succumbed to his injuries before reaching the hospital.
Other threats in Ondo
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as murder in Ondo State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 16 August 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Incidents in remote areas are routinely under-reported, and classification follows how an event was described in reporting, so a low count is not a guarantee of safety. See the full Ondo risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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