A tragic incident occurred in the Ọja Odan area of Ogun State, where the dismembered body of 80-year-old Ayodele Ogundipe, who had been reported missing on April 24, was found.
Omolola Odutola, a spokesperson for the state police command, confirmed the incident to PUNCH Online on Friday.
“The Ogun State Police Command is investigating a tragic incident involving the discovery of the remains of an eighty-year-old woman, Ayodele Ogundipe, who was reported missing on April 24, 2025,” Odutola said.
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According to Omolola Odetola, Ogundipe’s family reported her disappearance to the Oja Odan Divisional Police after she failed to return from her farm.
“Family members alerted the Oja Odan Divisional Police after the octogenarian failed to return home from her farm,” Odutola explained.
A search party consisting of family and community members was formed, and on April 25, 2025, they uncovered a disturbing scene at her farm located along the Oja-Odan/Ohunbe Road.
“On April 25, 2025, a search and rescue operation was initiated by family members at her farm along Oja-Odan/Ohunbe Road, which led to the shocking discovery of her remains, found in a dismembered state,” she added.
Following the incident, Commissioner of Police CP Lanre Ogunlowo instructed the commencement of undercover operations to locate those accountable for what seems to be a ritualistic murder.
“In response to this gruesome finding, the Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, has launched covert operations to bring the perpetrators to justice,” Odutola said.
The Commissioner expressed his sympathy to the grieving family and reassured the public that efforts to ensure justice would be carried out thoroughly.
“He reiterated that the safety of our community is the command’s utmost priority and extended condolences to the Ogundipe family.
“He further pledged to keep the public informed as the investigation progresses,” she added.
