The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the location of a shallow grave where 28-year-old Adedamola Ogunbode, a 2024 Political Science Education graduate of Lagos State University (LASU), was buried. This development follows the arrest of the prime suspect, Olaoluwa Ajisomo, who was initially rumored to have fled to Benin Republic.
Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed to opitanglobamedia that detectives, led by the newly arrested suspect, were en route to the burial site to exhume the body. Sources within the investigation revealed that Ajisomo had confessed to the crime and provided details on how Ogunbode was murdered.
How Ogunbode’s Disappearance Turned into a Murder Case
Ogunbode was reported missing on January 16, 2025. Initially treated as a missing person case, the police reclassified it as a suspected murder after unauthorized withdrawals amounting to ₦1.5 million were traced to various suspects.
Among those who allegedly received funds from Ogunbode’s account were:
Pastor Whepetoji Sunday – ₦70,000
Sheriff Adebayo, a church member – ₦300,000
Teniola and Olaoluwa Ajisomo (suspected killers) – ₦300,000 each
Further investigations revealed that Omolara Ajisomo, the mother of the Ajisomo brothers, played a key role in helping them flee to Cotonou. She has since been arrested, while the police continue their manhunt for the remaining suspects.
Church Premises Sealed Amidst Rising Tensions
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, confirmed that the church associated with the suspects had been sealed off due to intelligence reports suggesting that angry students and community members were planning to burn it down in protest.
“The shallow grave is not around the church premises, but it is within the community,” Jimoh stated. He emphasized that the move to seal the church was a preventive measure to avoid further escalation of the situation.
Meanwhile, the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), LASU Chapter, had been mobilizing for a protest, demanding justice for their murdered colleague. The police have urged restraint, assuring the public that they are committed to a thorough and impartial investigation.
Police Intensify Search for Fleeing Suspects
With the recent arrest of Olaoluwa Ajisomo, the police have intensified their efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects. The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) has taken over the case to ensure a detailed probe into Ogunbode’s murder.
According to CSP Hundeyin, “Three suspects, including a pastor, have been arrested, and we are tracking the remaining individuals who were directly involved in the crime. Justice will be served.”
CP Jimoh reiterated that there was no political interference in the investigation and assured that law enforcement agencies were working diligently to bring all culprits to justice.
Public Reactions and Calls for Swift Justice
The tragic murder of Adedamola Ogunbode has sparked outrage among students and the general public. Many have expressed shock over the involvement of religious figures in the crime.
Student leaders, civil rights organizations, and Ogunbode’s family have called for a swift trial of the arrested suspects. “This is not just about Adedamola; it is about ensuring that such heinous crimes do not go unpunished,” said a spokesperson for the LASU Student Union.
As police continue their search for the remaining suspects, the case remains a stark reminder of the dangers posed by financial fraud, betrayal, and organized crime within communities. The public awaits further updates as law enforcement agencies work towards delivering justice for the slain graduate.
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