Kwara Police Confirm Arrest Of Suspects In Murder Of 21-Year-Old Offa Health Student

Ilorin, Kwara State–  The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of individuals connected to the murder of Miss Awesu Mojisola, a 21-year-old student from Kwara State College of Health Technology.

Miss Mojisola’s body was found on a refuse dump near the Aleniboro area in Ilorin, Kwara State.

It was reported that Miss Blessing disclosed her roommate, Miss Awesu Mojisola—a 21-year-old student at Kwara State College of Health Technology—has been missing since August 9, 2024.

In a statement released on Tuesday, DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, the Kwara Police Public Relations Officer, reported that a team of detectives was promptly dispatched to the scene.

Adeyemi said upon arrival, they conducted a thorough examination and took photographs. Initial investigations revealed traces of blood near the deceased’s left ear.

The statement read, “The Kwara State Police Command wishes to inform the public about an ongoing investigation into a case of culpable homicide reported on August 12, 2024, at approximately 7:30 AM by Mr. Olorunoje of the Aleniboro area in 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 laborers approached him and informed him of a disturbing discovery.

“They had found the body of an unidentified female, approximately 25 years old, dumped on refuse dump near  Aleniboro area ilorin, Kwara State.

The image maker said following the report, a team of detectives was immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, the scene was carefully examined and photographed. During the initial investigation, traces of blood were found near the left ear of the deceased.

“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 in the hospital morgue. The deceased was later identified as Miss Awesu Mojisola.

“In a related development, on August 13, 2024, at about 1630 hours, 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.

Adeyemi said, “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 (#15,000.00).

“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,” she added.

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.