Panic as 3 headless bodies found in Ondo river

The Ondo State Police Command has responded to the disturbing discovery of three headless bodies found floating in a river between Ore and Odigbo communities, stating that the victims did not originate from the state.

The grim find, which occurred on Sunday, has sparked panic and fear among local residents. According to eyewitnesses, the bodies were discovered in suspicious positions, raising concerns that the victims may have been killed for ritual purposes before being dumped in the river.

Upon discovering the corpses, residents quickly alerted the authorities, prompting a swift response from security agencies.

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In a statement, the police assured the public that investigations are underway and that efforts are being made to determine the identity of the victims, as well as the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

The police spokesperson, Olayinka Alayande, confirmed the incident, saying the matter was reported at the local police station.

However, no one had come forward to identify the bodies.

Alayande stated, “I can confirm that three bodies were recovered from a river in Odigbo. The matter was reported to the Ore Division, and the DPO sent a detective to the scene. The DPO also summoned community leaders and other groups to help identify the bodies and directed anyone with information to visit the hospital. Since then, no one has been able to identify the bodies.

“It is believed the bodies were brought from elsewhere and dumped in the river. We don’t think they are from this state. However, the river may have carried them to this location.”

Shileola, a youth leader in the local government, expressed his shock over the incident, saying, “I was shocked when I heard about it. I rushed to the scene to try to identify the victims, but I couldn’t find any clues.”

He suggested that the victims may have been killed in another area, as there have been no reports of missing persons in the community.