The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a 62-year-old woman at Ori-Apata Oderemi area in Ido Local Government Area of the state.
In a statement released on Friday in Ibadan, the Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said the suspects, Muhammed Sanusi, 42, and Ogbu James Ajah, 40, are currently in custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department.
According to the police, the deceased was found lying in a pool of blood with a deep cut on her neck.
Ayanlade explained that the incident was reported by a Good Samaritan who discovered the lifeless body along a bush path within the community.
He said, “The command wishes to inform the general public of a suspected murder incident which occurred at Ori-Apata Oderemi area of Ido, Ibadan. The incident was reported to the police by a Good Samaritan who discovered the lifeless body of a 62-year-old woman on a bush path within the community.
“The deceased was found lying in a pool of blood with a deep cut on her neck. Upon receipt of the report, detectives promptly visited the scene, where preliminary findings revealed that the corpse had been at the location for at least seven days prior to its discovery.
“Consequently, the body was immediately evacuated to the morgue at Adeoyo General Hospital for autopsy and post-mortem examination to scientifically determine the actual cause of death. In furtherance of a thorough investigation, the scene was immediately sealed off while forensic experts were deployed to process and gather necessary evidence to aid in identifying, arresting and prosecuting the perpetrator(s)”, the statement partly read.
Ayanlade added that to ensure a proper investigation is carried out to unravel the mystery behind the incident, the case has been transferred to the state CID.
“In line with standard investigative procedure and to ensure a comprehensive and discreet inquiry, the case has since been transferred to the State CID. Preliminary investigation has led to the arrest of two suspects, Muhammed Sanusi, 42, and Ogbu James Ajah, 40, both residents of the Ori-Apata area of Ido, in connection with the incident.
“The suspects are currently in custody at the State CID and are assisting the police with ongoing investigations, while efforts are being intensified to apprehend other accomplices linked to the crime,” the statement concluded.
The PPRO added that the Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, alongside a high-powered delegation of the state government, visited the affected community to assess the situation and commiserate with the bereaved family.
He said the CP directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations to coordinate and lead necessary deployments to ensure sustained peace and stability in the area.
The command urged the bereaved family and aggrieved members of the public not to take the law into their hands.
It added that, in collaboration with other security agencies and relevant non-state actors, intensive joint patrols had commenced across the affected community and adjoining areas.
Police operational assets and tactical teams have been strategically deployed to maintain public order, strengthen visibility policing and reassure residents of their safety.
The command assured residents that no stone would be left unturned in unravelling the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensuring that justice is served.
Residents were urged to remain calm, law-abiding and provide credible information to assist ongoing investigations.
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