The Ogun State Police Command has said that its currently investigating the gruesome death of 16-year-old Lawal Wahab, whose mutilated body was discovered with missing organs.
In a statement signed by the Command Spokesman, CSP Omolola Odutola in Abeokuta on Saturday, said, the deceased, who had been staying with his grandmother, was declared missing by his father, Mr. Lawal Olumide .
According to the statement” Tragically, on July 23 , his lifeless and decomposed body was discovered along the Old Express Road, Igbile-Ijebu.
” A preliminary examination revealed that the head, both wrists, heart, and genitals had been gruesomely removed—suggesting ritualistic motives.
” Acting swiftly on credible intelligence, officers from Omu-Ijebu Division apprehended suspects identified as Salawu Omikansola (25 years) ‘m’, Serefusi Agemo ‘m’, and others in connection with the murder.
” One of the suspects made a voluntary confessional statement, which was also recorded on video.
” The deceased has since been buried in accordance with Islamic rites due to the state of the remains.
” The case file, alongside exhibits, is being prepared for immediate transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, for further discreet investigation,” she said.
The police PPRO noted that efforts were ongoing to arrest other fleeing accomplices.
” The Ogun State Police Command condemns this heinous act and assures the public that justice will be pursued to its logical conclusion.
” We urge citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police formation,” she said.
