Augusta had on July 11, reported her boyfriend to her mother, but efforts at reconciling them proved abortive
By Kehinde Okeowo
Augusta Osedion, a 21-year-old undergraduate of Lead University, Ibadan, Oyo State, has been allegedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend identified as Benjamin.
TheNiche learnt that the duo had an altercation, which later degenerated into a fight and the victim was eventually killed in her boyfriend’s house located at Oral Estate, Ikota, Ajah, Lagos.
Augusta had on July 11, 2023, reported her boyfriend to her mother, Onwabhagbe Cordelia, but her efforts at reconciling both parties proved abortive.
She, however, became apprehensive when she was unable to reach her daughter and her lover through their cell phones.
Worried by the development, Cordelia reached out to her daughter’s roommate, who took her to her boyfriend’s house, where they located Augusta’s car but were unable to gain access to the apartment.
Reporting the case at the police station four days after her daughter called her, Cordelia said: “When we got to my daughter’s boyfriend’s house, her Mercedes Benz C30 was parked in front of the building but the apartment was locked.”
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Meanwhile, the suspect, Benjamin, who is currently on the run confessed to killing his girlfriend via his social media page on Monday.
Taking to his Instagram page, he wrote: “I am truly sorry for the damage I have caused and the pain I have left, everything happened due to pain and betrayal, cheating, toxicity and all.
“None of her body parts went missing. Nothing was intentional. We got into a fight and argument regarding something I rather not say in order to protect her image and respect for the dead.
“But all that which led into argument and fight which led to her carrying a knife and stabbing then happened, which I wished never happened. I ran out of fear. I stabbed someone and didn’t know what to do at that point but nothing was intentional and none of her body parts was cut out.
“I deeply regret and will give up myself and say nothing but the truth as I know I have only a few days on earth and only the truth can bring me peace and bring God’s acceptance.
“I contacted her mom, yesterday, as well and I’m going to turn myself in and believe I deserve death now but regardless of anything, the truth deserves to be said and previewed and not manipulated.
“I will turn myself in and pay with my own life. Whatever the fate is, I will take, including death as there is no justification for taking a life. I will be accountable.”
Confirming the incident, spokesperson, Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, said policemen found the lifeless body of Augusta in her lover’s apartment.
He said: “Detectives led by DPOAjah visited the scene and the door was forced open, only to discover the lifeless body of Augusta and the female genital chopped off, in a pool of her own blood.
“Corpse was recovered, despite its fast decomposing state. Marks of violence and signs of struggle were detected on the body, which was deposited at General Hospital mortuary, Yaba, for autopsy and preservation.
“A note suspected to have emanated from the said Benjamin was recovered at the scene and treated as exhibit. Scene has been cordoned off to enable crime operatives gather evidence. Preliminary investigation is ongoing with a view to transferring the case to SCIID Panti, Yaba for discreet investigation.”