The Lagos State Police Command has made an arrest in connection with the suspected murder of 17-year-old Adeolu Olubade, whose body was found buried in a shallow grave inside a house in the Ejigbo area of Lagos.
According to police spokesperson SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the incident came to light on September 3, 2024, when a relative of the victim reported to the police that his cousin had been discovered dead and buried in one of the rooms at No. 18, Jesus Assembly, Omoguwa Street, Ejigbo.
“On September 3, 2024, at about 8AM, male individual from Ikola, Ipaja Ayobo, Lagos, reported that his cousin, Adeolu Olubade, 17 years old, was found buried inside a room at the above address,” Hundeyin confirmed.
The police investigation revealed that the act is suspected to have taken place between 4 PM and 7 PM on September 2, 2024.
A team of detectives visited the crime scene, where they discovered the body buried in a shallow grave. The corpse was exhumed and taken to Isolo General Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
A shovel, believed to have been used in the crime, was recovered from the scene and registered as an exhibit.
The police have apprehended a 30-year-old suspect in connection with the murder and he is currently in police custody, pending further investigation.
The case file, suspect, and exhibit are to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba, for further investigation, according to SP Hundeyin.
The police are working to uncover the circumstances surrounding the murder and ensure that justice is served.
