In Ogun State, the discovery of 18-year-old Habibat Akinsanya’s body has shocked the community. Akinsanya, who had been reported missing, was found dead on her father’s farm in Obasa, Mile 6, along Ajebo Road, Abeokuta. Her body showed signs of severe violence, including multiple machete wounds to her head and other parts of her body, and her hands were bound behind her back. Preliminary investigations reveal that Akinsanya was sexually assaulted before being murdered.
The Ogun State Police Command is treating the incident as a premeditated murder. The victim’s father, Shamsuddeen, reported her missing to the Kemta Police Division on August 31, 2024. Akinsanya had left her father’s house on August 30, 2024, to assist her sister at a Point of Sale (POS) business but never arrived.
The primary suspect, identified as Onyeka, reportedly lured Akinsanya under the pretense that her mother needed her help at the farm. However, the victim’s family grew concerned when she did not return home or show up at the POS shop, prompting the police report.
A police source indicated that the murder might be linked to a revenge attack on the family, though specific details are not yet confirmed. The police are actively searching for Onyeka, who remains at large.
Omolola Odutola, spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, emphasized that the police follow standard procedures, advising families to wait 24 to 48 hours before reporting missing persons. This allows time for the return of individuals who might have temporarily left their homes. A manhunt is underway to apprehend Onyeka, and a discreet investigation is ongoing to uncover further details surrounding the case.
This tragic incident has underscored the need for increased vigilance and safety measures within the community, as authorities work to ensure justice for Akinsanya and her family.
