Missing Ogun teenager found dead with body parts mutilated – Police
By Jeffrey Agbo
The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the gruesome murder of 16-year-old Lawal Wahab, whose dismembered body was discovered days after he was reported missing.
Wahab, who resided with his grandmother, was declared missing by his father, Lawal Olumide. His decomposing remains were later found on July 23 along the Old Express Road in Igbile-Ijebu.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, described the incident as a horrifying case of suspected ritual killing.
She said, “A preliminary examination revealed that the head, both wrists, heart, and genitals had been gruesomely removed — suggesting ritualistic motives.”
Odutola confirmed that several arrests had already been made in connection with the crime.
“Acting swiftly on credible intelligence, officers from Omu-Ijebu Division apprehended suspects identified as Salawu Omikansola (25 years), Serefusi Agemo, and others,” she stated.
She added that one of the arrested individuals voluntarily confessed to the crime, and the confession was documented on video.
Odutola also noted that the victim had since been buried in accordance with Islamic customs due to the condition of the body.
“The deceased has since been buried in accordance with Islamic rites due to the state of the remains,” she said.
She further disclosed that the case file and associated evidence were being compiled for immediate transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran.
“Efforts are 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,” she added.
The police urged members of the public to remain alert and to promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
