CORPSE OF 76-YEAR-OLD MAN FOUND IN IMASAYI FOREST DAYS AFTER BEING DECLARED MISSING

 

…No Leading Clues to His Death as Police Solicit Vital Information

The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the discovery of the lifeless body of Sikiru Olatunji, a 76-year-old man who was declared missing on February 8, 2025. His corpse was found about one and a half kilometers from Wasinmi Abule Maria via Balogun Village in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State.

According to police reports, the deceased was found lying face-up with his cutlass by his side. No visible signs of violence were observed on his body, leaving the cause of his death unclear. The discovery was made known following an extensive bush-clearing operation and a coordinated search effort by police officers from Imasayi Division, assisted by Amotekun operatives, the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), the Baale, and local hunters.

Following the recovery, the deceased’s family requested and was granted custody of the corpse for burial. However, the police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding his death and are soliciting useful information from the public to aid their inquiry.

The Ogun State Police Command urges anyone with relevant details to come forward and assist in ensuring a thorough investigation.

CSP Omolola Odutola, anipr

Police Public Relations Officer

Ogun State Police Command

Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta