A female final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, Yetunde Lawal, has been brutally murdered, sending shockwaves across the community. The police have arrested a suspect in connection with the crime, identified as the son of a prominent Muslim cleric in the Isalekoto area....Read Full Article >>➤
Disappearance and Investigation:
According to reports, Yetunde Lawal was last seen on Monday, February 10, 2025, after attending a naming ceremony. Witnesses stated that she received a phone call, left her meal unfinished, and exited the venue. When she failed to return home, her father, Ibrahim Lawal, reported her missing the following day at the Oja-Oba Police Division in Ilorin.
Authorities quickly launched an investigation, tracking her last phone call to a suspect residing in the Offa Garage area of Ilorin metropolis. Upon arrest, the suspect initially denied any involvement, but further searches of his residence led to a chilling discovery.
Horrifying Discovery
“The suspect later confessed that Yetunde had visited him and allegedly suffered a fatal asthma attack,” a source disclosed. However, police found her dismembered body concealed in a bowl, along with tools suspected to have been used in the gruesome act.
Further investigations indicated that the suspect and the victim met on Facebook, where he obtained her contact details and lured her to his residence. Disturbingly, police also uncovered evidence suggesting that this may not have been his first crime, as tools used for body dismemberment were found in his room.
Police Confirm Investigation
Kwara State Police Command spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed the incident, stating: “The command is aware of the gruesome killing of Miss Yetunde H. Lawal. On February 11, 2025, at approximately 18:00 hours, her father, Mr. Ibrahim A. Lawal, reported her missing at C Division, Oja-Oba. Police detectives immediately swung into action, tracked her phone, and arrested the suspect. The case has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a thorough investigation.”
Public Outrage and Calls for Justice
The tragic murder of Yetunde Lawal has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for swift justice. Residents of Ilorin have expressed deep concern over the growing trend of social media-linked crimes and the safety of young women.
As investigations continue, the Kwara State Police Command has assured the public that justice will be served, and further updates will be provided as new findings emerge. Meanwhile, authorities are urging individuals to remain vigilant when engaging with strangers online. ...Read Full Article >>➤
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