The police in Kwara State have arrested some suspects in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old female student of the College of Health Technology in Offa.

The deceased, Awesu Mojisola of the Gbomi area of Offa in Kwara State, was declared missing on August 9, and her remains were discovered at a dump site near Aleniboro in the Ilorin area of the state.

Police sources said Mojisola’s 21-year-old roommate, Blessing, reported her missing at the police station. At the station, Blessing disclosed that her late friend and roommate received a phone call on August 9 from one Miss Timileyin, who informed her about an event organised by the students of Summit University and Al-Hikmah University in Ilorin.

According to her, Timileyin introduced Mojisola to Adebayo Happiness, a male Summit University student who invited her to the night party for N15,000.
The Guardian learnt that on arriving in Ilorin, Mojisola immediately called to inform Blessing that the party arrangement was a ruse, as there was no indication of such, and that she was merely lodged at an undisclosed hotel.

“She told me that she was uncomfortable in the hotel she was lodged in by Adebayo Happiness and noted that there was no party at the said location. Shortly after this communication, her phone was switched off, and all subsequent efforts I made to reach her were unsuccessful,” Blessing added.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Kwara State Police Command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said in a statement yesterday: “The Kwara State Police Command wishes to inform the public about an ongoing investigation into a case of culpable homicide reported on August 12, at about 7:30 a.m. by one Mr Olorunoje of the Aleniboro area in Ilorin, Kwara State.

“According to Mr Olorunoje, on August 11, at about 8:00 p.m., he was returning home from the mosque when a group of labourers approached him and informed him of a disturbing discovery. They had found the body of an unidentified female of about 25 years old in a dump site near the Aleniboro area Ilorin.” Ejire-Adeyemi said following the report, detectives were dispatched to the scene.

“Upon arrival, the scene was carefully examined and photographed. During the initial investigation, traces of blood were found near the left ear of the deceased.

“The body was subsequently taken to the General Hospital in Ilorin, where a medical examination confirmed that she was dead. Her remains have since been deposited in the morgue. The deceased was later identified as Miss Awesu Mojisola.

“In light of these developments, the Kwara State Police Command has arrested suspects concerning the case. Investigation is ongoing, and the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further discreet investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, assures the public that all necessary steps are being taken to uncover the truth behind this incident and bring those responsible to justice.”