After missing for 10 days, Miss Awesu Mojisola Morufat, a student at the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa, has been found dead in Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital Spokesperson for Kwara State police command, Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, a Deputy Superintendent of Police disclosed that the deceased student was tricked into a hotel in Ilorin by her friend and a hookup partner who had promised to give her N15,000. She also noted that investigation is underway while some people who have been arrested in connection with the case are undergoing custodial interrogation.‘The Kwara State Police Command wishes to inform the public of an ongoing investigation into the case of culpable homicide reported on August 12, 2024, at about 0730 hours by Mr. Olorunoje of Aleniboro area Ilorin, Kwara State.According to Mr. Olorunoje, on August 11, 2024, at about 2000 hours, 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, approximately 25 years old, at a dumpsite in Aleniboro area of Ilorin, Kwara State.Following this report, a team of detectives was immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon their arrival at the place, the dumpsite was carefully examined and photographed. During the initial investigation, traces of blood were found near the left ear of the deceased student. The body was subsequently taken to the General Hospital in Ilorin, where a medical examination confirmed that she was dead. The body has since been deposited at the hospital’s morgue. The deceased person was later identified as Miss Awesu Mojisola.In a related development, on August 13, 2024, at about 1630 hours, the report of a missing person was filed by Miss Blessing O, a resident of Gbomi area, Offa, Kwara State. Miss Blessing reported that her roommate, Miss Awesu Mojisola, a 21-year-old student at the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa ,had been missing since August 9, 2024.According to the report, Miss Mojisola received a phone call on August 9, 2024, from one Miss Timileyin, who informed her about an event organized by Summit University and Al-Hikmah University students in Ilorin. Miss Timileyin introduced Mojisola to one Mr. Adebayo Happiness, a student at the Summit University, Offa , who allegedly invited her to the night party under the pretense of having her act as his girlfriend while promising to give her Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000.00).Upon her arrival in Ilorin, Miss Mojisola informed her roommate that she felt uncomfortable at the hotel she was lodged by Adebayo Happiness and noted that there was no party at the said location. Shortly after this conversation, her phone was switched off and all subsequent efforts by Miss Blessing to reach her were unsuccessful. In the light of these developments, the police have arrested suspects in connection with 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 CP Victor Olaiya psc(+) assures the public that all necessary steps are being taken to uncover the truth behind this incident and bring those responsible to justice’ Toun added
