Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 21-year-old female student of the College of Health Technology in Offa.
The student, Awesu Mojisola, of the Gbomi area of Offa in Kwara State, was declared missing on August 9. She was discovered at a refuse dump near Aleniboro in the Ilorin area of the state.
Police sources said that Mojisola’s 21-year-old roommate Blessing reported that the late Mojisola was missing at the police station.
At the station, Blessing disclosed that her late friend and roommate 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.
According to her: “Timileyin introduced Mojisola to Adebayo Happiness, a student of Summit University, who invited her to the night party for 15,000.00.”
The Guardian learnt that on arriving in Ilorin, Mojisola immediately called to inform Blessing that the party arrangement was a ruse as there was no indication of that and that she was merely lodged in an undisclosed hotel.
“She told me that she was uncomfortable in the hotel she was lodged by Adebayo Happiness and noted that there was no party at the said location,” Blessing said.
“Shortly after this communication, her phone was switched off and all subsequent efforts by me to reach her were unsuccessful.”
Kwara State police spokesperson Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi in a statement said there is an ongoing investigation into a case of culpable homicide on the incident.
“According to Mr. Olorunoje, on August 11, 2024, at about 2000 hours, he was returning home from the mosque when a group of laborers approached him and informed him of a disturbing discovery,” Ejire-Adeyemi said.
“They had found the body of an unidentified female, approximately 25 years old, dumped on refuse dump near Aleniboro area ilorin, Kwara State.
She said following the report, a team of detectives was 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,” she said.
“In light of these developments, the Kwara State Police Command has arrested suspects in connection with the case. The investigation is ongoing, and the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further discreet investigation.”
The Commissioner of Police CP Victor Olaiya assured the public that all necessary steps are being taken to uncover the truth behind the incident and bring those responsible to justice.
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