Two arrested over murder, mutilation of body of 16-year-old boy in Ogun

By Ayox Ojo/Ogun

Two suspects identified as Salaeu Omikansola and Serefusi Agemo in connection with gruesome murder of a 16-year-old boy, Lawal Wahab, whose mutilated body was discovered along the Old Express Road in Igbile-Ijebu area of Ogun State on 23rd, July.

The murdered boy who was living with his grandmother was reported missing by his father, Lawal Olumide, earlier this month.

However on July 23, 2025, residents around Igbile-Ijebu area alerted police authorities to a decomposed body in the area that turned out to be that of the missing boy, the Command’s public relations officer, Omolola Odutola said in a statement.

“Upon examination, police found that the head, both wrists, heart, and genitals had been gruesomely removed, indicating a likely ritual killing”, she said

“Acting on credible intelligence, officers from the Omu-Ijebu Division swung into action and arrested suspects Salaeu Omikansola,25 and Serefusi Agemo in connection with gruesome murder of their victim.”

According one of the suspects reportedly gave a voluntary confession, which has been documented and recorded on video.

“The deceased, who had been staying with his grandmother, was declared missing by his father, Mr. Lawal Olumide.

“Tragically, on July 23rd, 2025, his lifeless and decomposed body was discovered along the Old Express Road, Igbile-Ijebu.

“A preliminary examination revealed that the head, both wrists, heart, and genitals had been gruesomely removed—suggesting ritualistic motives”

The police spokesperson added that due to the advanced state of decomposition, the body was laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites shortly after recovery.

“The deceased has since been buried in accordance with Islamic rites due to the state of the remains, the case file, alongside exhibits, is being prepared for immediate transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department Eleweran, for further discreet investigation.

Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to arrest other fleeing accomplices”, she added.