Man allegedly machetes 3 children to death in Osun

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Oba-Ile, Osun State, on the evening of July 15, 2025, after a man suspected to be under the influence of drugs, Sodiq Eniola, allegedly murdered three children with a machete before being lynched by an enraged mob.

The horrifying incident occurred around 8:05 p.m. at Ese Ola’s compound, where the suspect reportedly stormed the home of Mr. Ganiyu Bamidele. According to Mr. Bamidele, the 30-year-old suspect went straight to his wife’s shop, located within the premises, where their three children were asleep, and attacked them with a machete, killing them on the spot.

Upon receiving a distress call, police officers from the Oba-Ile Division rushed to the scene, only to find a crowd gathered and attempting to mete out jungle justice to the suspect. Despite the officers’ efforts to intervene and rescue him, Sodiq Eniola succumbed to the injuries inflicted by the mob while being transported to the hospital.

The Osun State Police Command has condemned the brutal killing of the children and the mob action that followed, stressing the importance of allowing the law to take its course.

Investigations are currently ongoing to determine the motive behind the gruesome attack and whether the suspect had any known history of mental illness or substance abuse.