Slain photojournalist’s corpse found near WAEC office in Kogi

Tragedy struck in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, as the police have confirmed the recovery of the body of Mr. Ayo Aiyepeku, a photojournalist reportedly killed by his neighbour, identified as Oluwapelumi Adebayo.

The confirmation came on Monday from the spokesperson of the Kogi State Police Command, SP Williams Aya, who briefed journalists in Lokoja.

According to SP Aya, the lifeless body of Aiyepeku was discovered on Sunday evening near the WAEC office in the Crusher Zone 8 area of the state capital.

SP Aya added that the late journalist was gruesomely murdered by his neighbour, Oluwapelumi Adebayo on Tuesday night, July 22 in an office near the Government House/GRA area of Lokoja.

“Yes, the corpse of the photo-journalist has been found. It was discovered on Sunday evening somewhere around WAEC office, Zone 8 axis of Lokoja.

“The corpse has been deposited at Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja. The discreet investigation will help us uncover what truly happened.”

However, the state police command’s spokesperson called upon the family of deceased journalist, colleagues and the public to provide credible information that will uncover the mystery behind the incident.

Also, the deceased’s family has appealed to police authorities and the Kogi government for justice.

The deceased’s elder brother, Mr Timothy Aiyepeku, said: “Now that the body has been found, we once again appeal to the Federal and Kogi governments and police authorities to uncover the mystery behind the killing.

“We commend the Police for their effort so far, and the media for ensuring the incident receivesd wide coverage and public attention.

“Ayobami’s body was found by residents of the crusher area who later raised an alarm to that effect.”

The residents were said to have been attracted to a nearby bush as a result of the odour oozing out the corpse.