The Ogun State Police Command has initiated an investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding the demise of an unidentified National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in the state.
The lifeless body of the corps member was discovered in the Kadesh area of Ogijo after concerned residents reported the incident to the Ogijo Division of the Command.
According to the police spokesperson, Omotola Odutola, the discovery was made on Sunday when eyewitnesses raised an alarm upon observing a tricycle, commonly known as “keke,” navigating a route not designated for such vehicles. Before they could investigate further, a lifeless body was found.
In a statement, Odutola articulated, “The eyewitnesses that raised a loud shout became curious to find a “keke” plying a route not meant for tricycles. Before the eyewitnesses could properly investigate their suspicion, a lifeless body was discovered.
“The culprits defeating the villagers, were a step ahead and disappeared without trace despite the efforts of the concerned citizens to catch up with the culprits.”
Detectives from the Ogijo Division were swiftly dispatched to the scene, where they located the body of the young male adult, estimated to be around 24 years old, in an isolated bush. The area was immediately cordoned off for further investigation.
The police have deposited the deceased’s body at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital Mortuary in Sagamu.
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Odutola further stated, “No one has reported a missing person fitting the description, and no family member has come forward to file a complaint of a missing person.
“In the meantime, the police have launched an active investigation to identify the culprits behind this heinous act.”
The police are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist in their active investigation.