76-Year-Old Man Found Dead In Ogun Forest
The lifeless body of 76-year-old Pa Sikiru Olatunji has been discovered in Imasayi Forest, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, four days after he was declared missing.
Pa Olatunji was last seen on 8 February 2025 before his remains were found about 1.5 kilometres from Wasinmi Abule Maria via Balogun Village.
Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the discovery, stating that the cause of death remains unknown.
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“The deceased was found lying face-up with his cutlass beside him. No visible signs of violence were observed, making the circumstances surrounding his death unclear.
“A search party was immediately constituted and led by police officers from Imasayi Division, assisted by Amotekun officers, VGN, the Baale and local hunters. The search lasted four days before his decomposing body was found inside Imasayi forest.
“The family of the deceased requested to have the corpse for burial, and the police obliged,” she stated.
However, the police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding his death and have urged anyone with useful information to come forward.
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