Police in Kogi, on Monday, confirmed the recovery of the corpse of slain photo-journalist, Mr Ayo Aiyepeku, murdered by his neighbour, identified as Oluwapelumi Adebayo.
State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Williams Aya, disclosed this to newsmen in Lokoja.
The PPRO said Ayobami’s decomposing corpse was found on Sunday evening in a bush around WAEC office, Crusher Zone 8 axis in Lokoja.
He 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.
He said, “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.”
But the state police command’s spokesperson urged the family of the deceased journalist, colleagues and the public to provide credible information that will uncover the mystery behind the incident.
The deceased’s family has also appealed to police authorities and the Kogi government for justice.
According to the deceased’s elder brother, Mr Timothy Aiyepeku, “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 received wide coverage and public attention.
“Ayobami’s body was found by residents of the crusher area who later raised the alarm to that effect.”
A foul odour oozing from the decomposing corpse was said to have attracted the attention of the residents of the area to a nearby bush where it was found.
