The Kwara State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of Awesu Mojisola, a 21-year-old student from the Kwara State College of Health Technology.
According to a statement by DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, on August 12, 2024, at approximately 7:30 AM, a resident named Olorunoje from the Aleniboro area of Ilorin reported to the police that, while returning home from the mosque on August 11, he was informed by laborers about the discovery of an unidentified female body dumped at a refuse site near Aleniboro.
Following this report, a team of detectives was dispatched to the scene. DSP Ejire-Adeyemi detailed that upon their arrival, the area was thoroughly examined and photographed. During the initial investigation, traces of blood were found near the left ear of the deceased, who was later identified as Miss Awesu Mojisola.
Ejire-Adeyemi said: ‘’In a related development, on August 13, 2024, at about 1630 hours, a report of a missing person was filed by Miss Blessing O, a resident of Gbomi’s area, Offa, Kwara State. Miss Blessing reported that her roommate, Miss Awesu Mojisola, a 21-year-old student of Kwara State College of Health Technology, had been missing since August 9, 2024.
“According to the report, Miss Mojisola received a phone call on August 9 from one Miss Timileyin, who informed her about an event organized by students of Summit University and Al-Hikmah University in Ilorin. Miss Timileyin introduced Mojisola to one Mr Adebayo Happiness, a student of Summit University, who allegedly invited her to the night party under the pretense of having her act as his girlfriend for a fee of Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000.00).
“Upon her arrival in Ilorin, Miss Mojisola informed her roommate that she felt uncomfortable in the hotel she was lodged 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 by Miss Blessing to reach her were unsuccessful.
“In light of these developments, the Kwara State Police Command 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 spokesperson also noted that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Victor Olaiya, has assured the public that all necessary measures are being taken to uncover the truth behind the incident and bring those responsible to justice.
