Police have launched a manhunt for one Oluwapelumi Adebayo, who is suspected to have m8rdered a young photographer, Ayo Ayepekun in Lokoja, Kogi State.
It was gathered that the suspect lured the victim to his poultry farm where he allegedly killed him.
The suspect, said to be a correctional officer, is believed to have stored the victim’s body in a refrigerator, placed it in a van, and driven away from the scene of the crime.
The motive behind the alleged killing is not yet known.
According to TVC News, the suspect reportedly returned to the scene, possibly to clean up, but was sighted by a group of alarmed residents and members of the local vigilante group.Nigerian food recipes
Upon realising he had been seen, the suspect fled at high speed.
The vigilante group gave a chase, shooting at the vehicle’s tires and causing it to crash.
Oluwapelumi reportedly escaped 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 Ayepekun are urging security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure justice is served.
Navy, Marine Police Begin Search For Bodies Of Victims, Crashed Aircraft Wreckage
October 6, 2026
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The Nigerian Navy and Marine Police have begun a search for the bodies of victims and wreckage at the scene of the aircraft crash that happened in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The development followed the crash
