The Oyo State Police Command has called on residents to assist in identifying the body of an unidentified woman discovered in Egbeda Local Government Area of the state.
In a statement issued on Monday in Ibadan, the state capital, the Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said the report was made on Saturday by a good Samaritan who alerted authorities to the discovery of the corpse in the area.
According to him, the report was received at the Egbeda Divisional Police Headquarters on March 14, prompting a swift response from a team of police operatives led by the Divisional Crime Officer of the division.
Ayanlade explained that upon arrival at a car wash stand located around Ile Marun, Iwo Road, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, the officers discovered the lifeless body of a woman lying inside a nearby drainage channel.
He said a preliminary examination of the corpse revealed visible marks of violence around the head region, suggesting possible foul play.
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“Photographs of the scene were taken, and the corpse was subsequently evacuated and deposited at the Adeoyo State Hospital Mortuary, Ring Road, Ibadan, for preservation and autopsy,” he said.
The police spokesperson added that investigations had commenced to determine the identity of the deceased and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
He appealed to members of the public, particularly those whose female relatives are missing, to report to the Egbeda Divisional Police Headquarters or the nearest police station to assist in identifying the body.
“The command assures the public that no stone will be left unturned in unraveling the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident and bringing anyone found culpable to justice,” Ayanlade said.
He also urged residents to remain vigilant and support the police with credible information that could help ensure the safety and security of the state.