The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspects and is currently searching for five others linked to the murder of a 2024 graduate of Lagos State University, Adedamola Ogunbode.
Lagos State command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
9News Nigeria reports that the LASU Political Science Education graduate had been missing since January 16, 2025, amid speculation that his mutilated body had been found.
Among those arrested are Whepetoji Sunday, a pastor who received ₦70,000 from the victim’s bank account; and Sheriff Adebayo, a church member who received ₦300,000.
Also, Omolara Ajisomo, who allegedly helped her children, Teniola and Olaoluwa Ajisomo, escape to Cotonou, Benin Republic, after each received ₦300,000 from the victim’s account has been arrested.
Hundeyin clarified that the case, initially treated as a missing person’s report, is now a suspected murder investigation.
He disclosed that the state Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, assured the public of the command’s commitment to ensuring justice.
“Significant progress has been made in the investigation, and all efforts are being directed towards locating the body of the deceased and determining the exact cause of death,” he stated.
“The command is fully committed to resolving the matter and bringing the perpetrators to justice,” he added.
In response to students’ concerns, he disclosed that Jimoh had directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to take over the case to ensure a more thorough probe.
“All aspects of the case will be thoroughly examined, and the concerns of the students will be looked into,” he noted.
He also urged the public to remain calm and allow the investigation to proceed without interference.
“There is no political interference in this investigation, and it will proceed unhindered and impartially, in line with the principles of justice and fairness,” he assured.
He reiterated that the Commissioner of Police had stressed the commitment to ensuring that all those responsible would be arrested and prosecuted, leaving no stone unturned in the process.
