Teenage employee confesses to gruesome murder of popular Ondo caterer

August 4, 2024

By Samuel Ogunsona

A 17-year-old employee, Philip Emmanuel, has confessed to the police in Ondo about his involvement in the brutal murder of his boss, Deborah Adene, a well-known caterer.

The heinous crime occurred on July 25 at the victim’s residence in Akure.

According to Philip’s statement, he carried out the murder with the help of Mrs. Adene’s driver, who is currently on the run. The police are now working to apprehend the fleeing suspect and bring them to justice.

This disturbing case has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many to wonder about the motivations behind such a violent act.

As the investigation unfolds, more details about the circumstances surrounding the murder are expected to emerge.

During a press briefing at the police headquarters, spokesperson Funmilayo Adelami revealed the disturbing details of a murder investigation. On July 28, officers at the Oda Police Division received a report of a foul odor emanating from the apartment of Mrs. Deborah Adene, who had been absent for several days.

Upon arriving at the scene, police found the mutilated body of Mrs. Adene on her bed, sparking a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. The police are working to uncover the events leading up to the murder and identify those responsible.

“Nearby, a blood-stained machete and a mobile phone hinted at the violence that had taken place,” Mrs Adelani said.

“This tragic incident was quickly escalated to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).

“Through painstaking investigative work and technical intelligence, our officers arrested 17-year-old Philip Emmanuel, a trusted employee of the deceased.

“In a shocking confession, Emmanuel revealed that he had conspired with Mrs. Deborah’s driver to kill her.

“The driver, eager to start a ‘yahoo’ business, suggested they steal her ATM card, having overheard that a large sum of money was soon to be deposited into her account.”

According to him, on 25 July, Mr Emmanuel and the driver brutally attacked their boss, stole her ATM card, and withdrew ₦60,000 from her account.

The police spokesperson said efforts were on to track down the fleeing driver.