Tragedy in Ibadan as Woman, 26, Dies at Boyfriend’s Residence

Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka

Tragedy in Ibadan as Woman, 26, Dies at Boyfriend’s Residence

The Oyo State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a 29-year-old man, identified as Quadri Mohammed, following the death of his 26-year-old girlfriend, Precious Mogaji, in Ibadan, the state capital.

Mogaji was reportedly found dead in the early hours of the day at the entrance of Mohammed’s room in the Oguntula area of Ojoo, Ibadan.

According to the police, the incident was reported at about midnight by a concerned resident who alerted officers at the Ojoo Police Division after noticing the lifeless body of the young woman.

Spokesperson for the Oyo State Police Command, CSP Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the development, stating that officers were immediately deployed to the scene following the report.

Ayanlade said preliminary investigation revealed that the victim had visited her boyfriend prior to the incident.

“Upon receiving the report, officers from the Ojoo Police Division moved to the scene where the body of the 26-year-old woman was discovered at the entrance of the suspect’s room,” he said.

The police spokesperson explained that the prime suspect, Mohammed, was nowhere to be found when officers arrived at the location, raising suspicion about his involvement in the incident.

He added that the victim’s body was evacuated and deposited at a hospital mortuary for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

Ayanlade also clarified that contrary to some reports circulating on social media, the incident occurred in the Ojoo area and not Akobo as earlier claimed.

The police assured residents that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and unravel the circumstances surrounding the death.

“The command has commenced a full investigation into the matter and a manhunt has been launched to arrest the suspect who is currently at large,” Ayanlade stated.

He further urged members of the public with useful information that could assist the police in tracking down the suspect to report to the nearest police station.

The tragic incident has sparked concern among residents of the area, with many calling for swift justice and improved safety measures to prevent similar occurrences.

Tragedy in Ibadan as Woman, 26, Dies at Boyfriend’s Residence