By Ibiwunmi Ishola
The Oyo State Police Command has commenced investigation into the alleged murder of a victim, one Precious Mogaji ‘F’, aged 26 years. Contrary to the false narrative circulating in some sections of the media alleging that the incident occurred at Akobo and involved a husband attempting to place the corpse of his wife in the trunk of a car, preliminary findings indicate that the incident actually occurred at the Oguntula area of Ojoo, Ibadan, and not Akobo as widely reported. Consequently, the Command considers it necessary to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident in order to set the record straight.
Preliminary investigation in this regard reveals that at about 0005hrs, the incident was brought to the attention of the Police by a good Samaritan who reported that the victim was found lying lifeless at the entrance of the room of her boyfriend, Quadri Mohammed ‘M’, aged 29 years.
Acting promptly on the information received, the Patrol Team and Incident Duty Officer of Ojoo Division were swiftly dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, the lifeless body of the victim was discovered on the floor at the doorway of the suspect’s room. The body was forensically examined and findings duly documented in line with established investigative procedures and laid down rules.
Following the preliminary examination, the scene was properly documented and photographs were taken. Thereafter, the corpse was evacuated by the Police to a hospital where it has been deposited at the morgue for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
In the course of the investigation, it was discovered that the said boyfriend, Quadri Mohammed, is currently at large. Investigation is ongoing, while concerted efforts are being intensified to apprehend the suspect.
In view of the foregoing, the Command urges anyone with relevant information that could aid the investigation to kindly furnish the Police with such information by contacting the nearest Police Station or the Oyo State Police Command.
While investigation continues, the Command assures members of the public that further developments will be communicated as investigation progresses and therefore urges the public to disregard misleading information currently circulating on social media.
