From Abdul Salaudeen, Ilorin
Kwara State Police Command have commenced investigation into the discovery of a female corpse identified as Mrs Awesu Ajibola, at a refuse dump in Ilorin, the state capital.
Spokesperson of the command, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun in Ilorin disclosed that the homicide case was reported on August 12, 2024, at about 0730 hours by Mr. Olorunoje of Aleniboro area ilorin, Kwara State.
According to the spokesperson, “Mr. Olorunoje, on August 11, 2024, at approximately 2000 hours, was returning home from the mosque when a group of labourers approached him and informed him of a disturbing discovery. They had found the body of an unidentified female, approximately 25 years old, dumped on refuse dump near Aleniboro area ilorin, Kwara State.
“Following this report, a team of detectives was immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, the scene was carefully examined and photographed.
“During the initial investigation, traces of blood were found near the left ear of the deceased. The body was subsequently taken to the General Hospital in Ilorin, where a medical examination confirmed that she was dead.
“The body has since been deposited in the hospital morgue.The deceased was later identified as Miss Awesu Mojisola, the statement added.
In a related development, on August 13, 2024, at about 1630 hours, report of a missing person was filed by Miss Blessing O, a resident of Gbomi’s area, Offa, Kwara State.
The police spokesperson disclosed that Miss Blessing reported that her roommate, Miss Awesu Mojisola, a 21-year-old student of Kwara State College of Health Technology, had been missing since August 9, 2024.
According to the report, Miss Mojisola, received a phone call on August 9 from one Miss Timileyin, who informed her about an event organized by students of Summit University and Al-Hikmah University in Ilorin.
” Miss Timileyin introduced Mojisola to one Mr. Adebayo Happiness, a student of Summit University, who allegedly invited her to the night party under the pretense of having her act as his girlfriend for a N15,000.00 fee.
“Upon her arrival in Ilorin, Miss Mojisola informed her roommate that she felt uncomfortable in the hotel she was lodged by Adebayo Happiness and noted that there was no party at the said location. Shortly after this communication, her phone was switched off and all subsequent efforts by Miss Blessing to reach her were unsuccessful.
“In light of these developments, the Kwara State Police Command has arrested suspects in connection with the case. Investigation is ongoing, and the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, for further discreet investigation.
Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, assured the public that all necessary steps are being taken to uncover the truth behind this incident and bring those responsible to justice.
