20-Year-Old Admission Seeker Raped and Killed in Odeda, Near Abeokuta

A 20-year-old admission seeker, Miss Temitope Elemide, has been raped and killed after a knife attack by unknown persons who invaded her family home at Odeda, near Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital.

The tragic incident occurred at Bosero axis of the town last Sunday.

The victim was preparing for the forthcoming 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), when her family home was invaded by the unknown persons.

She was the only person at home.

Spokesperson of the state police command, Omolola Odutola confirming the incident said, a boyfriend of the victim, 29-year-old Jamiu Salihu, has been arrested over the incident.

According to Odutola, the suspect was seen emerging from the bush on the day of the incident adding that a knife, two iron rods and a cell phone was recovered by the police detectives.

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She said the incident was reported to the police as murder, and the lifeless body of the victim was found stabbed with a knife on her head and body.

The body of the victim had been deposited in a hospital morgue.

Also, the Chairman of Odeda Local Government, Dr Folashade Adeyemo, has condemned the murder, describing it as tragic and senseless.

Adeyemo appealed to the police and other security agencies to bring the perpetrators to book.

Her untimely demise is not only a loss to her family and Olodo community but to the entire local government.

In the face of this appalling tragedy, I urge all people of Olodo community to remain vigilant and proactive in ensuring the safety and security of our neighbourhood.

We must stand united against the forces of darkness that seek to disrupt our peace and harmony. It is incumbent upon every one of us to mind the company we keep, and the businesses we transact, and report any suspicious activities or movements to the relevant authorities promptly.

Security is everybody’s business. The government cannot do it alone. It is difficult for the government to provide security for all citizens without sharing relevant information.

I therefore extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Temitope Elemide and the good people of Olodo ward, Adeyemo said.