The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two principal suspects who participated in the dastardly act wherein a young lady who hailed from Nasarawa State (name withheld) was tragically murdered in cold blood and her body set ablaze on May 24, 2025, in the slum “GANGARE“ by the canal behind Mile 12 Market area of Lagos State.
According to the Lagos State Police spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, contrary to speculations circulating and other misinformation about the cause of the murder of the deceased, it was found out that the deceased was residing in the slum with her northern relatives, and her exact profession remains unidentified at this time.
Hundeyin further said: “Facts from preliminary investigation revealed that she is from Nasarawa State and not a Yoruba Woman. The protracted problem between her and her boyfriend now at large, who wanted at all cost to compelled her back into the love relationship after break up resulted in the boyfriend conspiring with other suspects, two of whom are in police custody to round her up, attack her, kill her in cold blood and set her body ablaze.
“The killing of the young lady in cold blood is a premeditated crime of conspiracy and cold-blooded murder, which should be condemned by all. There was no element of blasphemy by the victim before her gruesome murder.
“Lagos State Police Command has taken swift action by promptly arresting two principal suspects involved in the dastardly act, while investigation is being intensified to arrest the boyfriend and the other suspects still at large.
“Two suspects directly connected to the incident are currently in custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), where they are assisting the Police detectives and investigators in efforts to arrest other perpetrators involved in the murder of the young lady.”
The Command assured members of the public that normalcy has been fully restored in the affected slum and other areas in the Mile 12 area.
He stated that there was no tension or threat of reprisal attack between any ethnic group against the other in Ketu Mile 12 or any other part of Lagos State. Lagosians are encouraged not to panic.
He added: “They are urged to go about their lawful activities peacefully without apprehension. While awaiting the outcome of the investigation, which will certainly be made public, people are implored to exercise restraint and refrain from spreading unverified information that may cause unnecessary fear.
“The Lagos State Police Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and will continue to provide timely updates as the investigation progresses.”
