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Police declare two men wanted over murder in Lagos

From The Punch · () English

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  • The Lagos State Police Command has declared two men, Folawiyo Alagbado and Ajibola Obateru, wanted in connection with a murder in Ikoyi.
  • Police allege the suspects conspired with others to kill a woman, steal her body, and take her personal belongings.
  • Anyone with information on the suspects' whereabouts is urged to contact the nearest police station or provide details to the police command.

The Lagos State Police Command has issued wanted bulletins for two men, identified as Folawiyo Alagbado, 32, and Ajibola Obateru, 33, in connection with a conspiracy and alleged murder case in the Ikoyi area of the state. Both suspects have their last known addresses in Ibadan, Oyo State.

According to the police, the suspects are accused of conspiring with other individuals to attack the victim, resulting in her death. The perpetrators allegedly made away with the victim's body and her personal belongings. The incident reportedly occurred in the Ikoyi area of Lagos.

The police provided detailed descriptions for both Alagbado and Obateru, including their physical attributes, tribal affiliation (Yoruba), and last known addresses. Alagbado is described as having an average height and an oval face with dark complexion, while Obateru is noted as being 5.9ft tall with a thin build and fair complexion.

Authorities are urging the public to report any information regarding the whereabouts of either suspect to the nearest police station or the Office of the Commissioner of Police at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Panti, Yaba, Lagos. A contact number, 08038843816, has also been provided for information leading to their arrest. The public is advised not to confront the suspects but to alert the police immediately.

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