Mystery Deepens Over Attack on Aged Couple as No Valuables Were Stolen in Ibadan

Shock in Ibadan as Elderly Couple, 90 and 85, Attacked at Home
Residents of Ibadan were left in shock on Saturday, May 23, 2026, following an alleged attack on an elderly couple by unidentified men who reportedly invaded their residence and vandalised property within the compound.

The victims, identified as 90-year-old Solomon Ayoola and his 85-year-old wife, were reportedly traumatised after the incident, which took place at their home in the Oyo State capital.
Eyewitnesses disclosed that the attackers stormed the residence and allegedly assaulted the couple while destroying household items and other property within the compound. Despite the violence recorded during the invasion, no valuables were reportedly taken from the house, a development that has raised suspicion among residents over the possible motive behind the attack.
Some residents of the area alleged that the incident might be linked to an ongoing family disagreement, although details surrounding the dispute were still unclear as of the time this report was filed.
Neighbours who reacted to the development described the incident as disturbing and unfortunate, especially considering the advanced age of the victims. They urged security agencies to carry out a thorough investigation and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
Efforts to get an official statement from the police proved unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.