Police exhume murdered LASU graduate, arrest Pastor, other suspects
By Samuel Ogunsona
Lagos State Police Command has exhumed the body of Adedamola Ogunbode, a 28-year-old graduate of Lagos State University (LASU). He has been missing since January 16.
The deceased, a Political Science Education graduate, was found buried in a shallow grave behind the LASU fence in its Ojo, Lagos main campus
According to Police Spokesperson CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, four suspects linked to the murder have been arrested, while a manhunt is underway for four others.
“One of the principal suspects confessed to the crime and led the police to the site where the victim was buried.” Benjamin said
“The suspects allegedly transferred all the funds from Ogunbode’s bank account and shared the proceeds among themselves.” He added.
Hundeyin assured the public that justice would be served, adding that efforts were being intensified to apprehend the remaining suspects. “The suspects will definitely be prosecuted to ensure justice is served,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that those present at the scene included police officers, health workers, local government officials, LASU students and lecturers, and Ojo residents.
Following Ogunbode’s disappearance, a family source revealed that he was last seen near the Celestial Church of Christ, Ileri Oluwa Parish, Lagos State University (LASU) 2.
The police have arrested the pastor over the incident and have stated that investigations are ongoing.
Reports also stated that the prime suspect, Olaoluwa Ajisomo, was arrested on Monday morning in the Alakuko area of Lagos. Hundeyin confirmed both the arrest and the discovery of the grave.
“The principal suspect, Olaoluwa Ajisomo, was arrested yesterday (Monday) morning at the Alakuko area. He was the one who cleared the victim’s bank account through the victim’s mobile phone,” Hundeyin said.
