Police authorities in Lokoja, Kogi State have launched a manhunt for one Oluwapelumi Adebayo, who is suspected to have lured a young photographer, Ayo Aiyepeku, to his poultry farm and allegedly killed him.
The suspect who is a said to be correctional officer, is believed to have stored the victim’s body in a refrigerator, placed it in a van, and drove away from the crime scene. The intension of the alleged killing of Ayo is not yet now known.
According to sources who spoke to Umpire News, the suspect reportedly returned later, possibly to clean up, but was sighted by a group of alarmed residents and local vigilante members.
Upon noticing he had been seen, the suspect fled at high speed. The vigilante group gave chase, shooting at the vehicle’s tires and causing it to crash. Oluwapelumi reportedly fled the scene on foot and has not been seen since.
As of the time of filing this report, the whereabouts of both the suspect and the victim’s body remain unknown.
Family and friends of Ayo Aiyepeku are urging security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure justice is served.
