The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the discovery of the body of Ayobami Aiyepeku, a photojournalist who was allegedly murdered by his neighbour, Oluwapelumi Adebayo.
According to the Command’s spokesperson, SP Williams Aya, the decomposing remains of the journalist were found on Sunday evening in a bush near the WAEC office at the Crusher Zone 8 area of Lokoja, the state capital.
“The corpse has been deposited at the Kogi State Specialist Hospital,” Aya said, noting that the police have launched a discreet investigation to unravel the full circumstances surrounding Aiyepeku’s death.
Reports indicate that Ayobami was killed on the night of July 22 inside an office located close to the Government House and GRA area of Lokoja.
SP Aya appealed to the public, including the late journalist’s family and colleagues, to assist the investigation with any credible information.
“We commend the police for their efforts so far and the media for ensuring this case remains in the public eye,” said Timothy Aiyepeku, the elder brother of the deceased, while calling on both the federal and Kogi State governments to ensure justice is served.
Local residents were said to have raised an alarm after noticing a strong stench emanating from the bush, which ultimately led to the grim discovery.
Chairman of Lokoja Local Government, Abdullahi Adamu, visited the site along with security operatives and officially confirmed Ayobami’s identity at the scene.
