Nigeria, Oct. 7 -- The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the alleged killing of a family of six including four children in Oloba Village, Lagelu Local Government Area of the state.

In a statement on Monday, the police identified the suspects as Hammed Akinbami, Ojo Akinbami and Padonu Edward. According to the police, the three allegedly invaded the home of Ifeanyi Chukwu, his wife and their four children on 22 September.

The command said the suspects killed the family members and dumped their bodies in a nearby river after allegedly robbing them of cash and other property.

It added that the suspects were arrested following credible intelligence received on 2 October about the incident.

"During the invasion, the...