Two men arrested for murder of woman, burning her corpse in Lagos

Two men arrested for murder of woman, burning her corpse in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two men for murdering a woman and setting her corpse ablaze at the Gangare area of Mile 12, Lagos State.

The state’s police spokesperson, Chief Superintendent (CSP), Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed that the incident occured on Saturday, May 24.

Hundeyin stated that the incident initially caused unrest, as many feared it was driven by ethnic tensions.

However, investigations later confirmed that the victim was from Nasarawa State, not the South-West, and had been living with relatives near the canal behind Mile 12.

The police spokesperson noted that the suspects were hired by the woman’s former boyfriend, with whom she had recently broken up for reasons still unclear.

The police spokesperson mentioned that they are actively searching for the boyfriend, who is currently on the run.

He said, “Facts from the preliminary investigation clearly revealed that she was from Nasarawa State and not a Yoruba woman, as was initially speculated.

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“The protracted dispute between her and her now-at-large boyfriend, who was determined to force her back into a relationship after their breakup, led to him conspiring with others, two of whom are now in custody so as to ambush her, attack her, kill her in cold blood, and set her body ablaze.

“The killing of the young woman was a clearly premeditated act of conspiracy and cold-blooded murder, which must be condemned by all.

“There was no element of blasphemy by the victim prior to her gruesome killing.

“The Lagos State Police Command has acted swiftly by promptly arresting two principal suspects involved in the heinous act.

“Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the boyfriend and other accomplices still at large.

“The two suspects directly linked to the incident are currently in custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), where they are assisting detectives in efforts to arrest the remaining perpetrators.

“There is no tension or threat of reprisal attacks between any ethnic groups in Ketu, Mile 12, or any other part of Lagos State.

“Lagosians are encouraged to remain calm and continue with their lawful activities without fear.

“While the investigation continuesand its findings will be made public, we urge residents to exercise restraint and refrain from spreading unverified information that could cause unnecessary panic.

“The Lagos State Police Command remains committed to the safety and security of all residents and will continue to provide timely updates as the investigation progresses.”

Two men arrested for murder of woman, burning her corpse in Lagos