….As suspect throws corpse in river after receiving N500,000 ransom

Police in Ogun State have arrested a suspect identified as Bayegun Nathaniel in connection with the abduction and murder of a 16-year-old girl, Adegbaaju Florence in Ojijo.

The Guardian learnt that the suspect killed the victim after collecting the 500,000 ransom and threw her corpse inside a river within the Ojijo community.

The suspect, 30, was arrested following sustained intelligence-led operations by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit.

Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi confirmed this to newsmen in a statement in Abeokuta yesterday.

Babaseyi said that the incident occurred on April 8, 2026, at about 1700hrs, when the victim was abducted in Ogiijo.

“Upon receiving the report, the Command immediately activated its Anti-Kidnapping response mechanism and commenced a coordinated investigation”.

“Through sustained intelligence gathering and strategic operations, detectives on Saturday, 2nd May 2026, at about 1400hrs, successfully arrested the suspect in connection with the case.” he said

The Police PRO said that the suspect admitted to committing the crime alone, noting that a sum of N500,000 was paid as ransom for the victim whom he later murdered.

He said that efforts are currently ongoing to locate and recover the remains for necessary forensic procedures, while further investigation continue to ensure a thorough and conclusive process.

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, condoled the family of the deceased and assured that justice will be diligently served.

The CP reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property and to bringing perpetrators of violent crimes to justice

He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and support security agencies with timely and credible information. Reports can be made through the Ogun State Police Command emergency lines: Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111; Emergency numbers: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, and 0708 497 2994.