By Tayo Alabi
Soldiers and police have been drafted to the Infectious Disease Hospital, Akure, Ondo State, to prevent suspected killer of Mrs Funke Olakunri, daughter of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, from escaping, the PUNCH reports.
Adamu, who was arrested and arraigned before an Akure Magistrates’ Court over Olakunri’s killing, reportedly tested positive for coronavirus.
He has been receiving treatment at the IDH.
It was learnt that the accused allegedly made attempts to escape but was stopped by the security officials deployed at the hospital.
It was learnt that the development led to an increased police and military presence at the health facility.
A source said, “The man (suspect) has made several attempts by deploying various tactics to escape from the hospital. It was the timely intervention of the police that prevented his latest attempt to escape.
“Whenever Adamu goes to the toilet he spends long hours.”
The source added that Adamu had been chained to his bed and being closely monitored.
Spokesman for the police in the state, Tee-Leo Ikoro, confirmed that security had been beefed up at the hospital to prevent the suspect from escaping.
