- Two Arrested in Oyo Over Murder of 62-Year-Old Woman in Ibadan
- The body had reportedly been there for about seven days before it was discovered by a Good Samaritan
- The incident initially sparked protests from family members and sympathisers
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two men in connection with the murder of a 62-year-old woman whose body was discovered in a bush path in the Ori-Apata Oderemi area of Ido, Ibadan.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said the victim was found lying in a pool of blood with a deep neck wound. The body had reportedly been there for about seven days before it was discovered by a Good Samaritan. It has been transferred to Adeoyo General Hospital morgue for autopsy and post-mortem examination to determine the precise cause of death.
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Preliminary investigations led to the arrest of Muhammed Sanusi, 42, and Ogbu James Ajah, 40, both residents of Ori-Apata. They are currently assisting the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) with ongoing investigations, and police efforts to apprehend any additional suspects linked to the crime are ongoing.
Ayanlade confirmed that forensic experts have been deployed to the scene to collect evidence, while the area has been sealed off as part of the investigation. The case was transferred to SCID to ensure a thorough and discreet inquiry.
The incident initially sparked protests from family members and sympathisers, but law enforcement and local authorities intervened promptly to restore order. Joint patrols have since been intensified across the community and neighbouring areas, with police tactical teams deployed to maintain public safety.
The Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, accompanied by a high-powered delegation from the Oyo State Government, visited the community to console the bereaved family and assess the situation. Haruna has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations to lead operational deployments to ensure sustained peace.
Ayanlade urged residents to remain calm, provide credible information to aid investigations, and allow the law to take its course. He emphasised that “no stone will be left unturned in unravelling the circumstances surrounding this heinous act and ensuring that justice is served.”
