Lokoja, July 28, 2025
The Police Command in Kogi has confirmed the recovery of the body of Mr Ayo Aiyepeku, a photo-journalist, allegedly murdered by Mr Jacob Adebayo Pelumi.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday day in Lokoja.
Ovye-Aya said Ayobami’s corpse was found Sunday evening, at a location around WAEC office, after CBN at Zone 8 axis of Lokoja.
He added the corpse had been deposited at Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja.
“Yes, the corpse of the photo-journalist has been found. It was discovered on Sunday somewhere around WAEC office, Zone 8 axis of Lokoja.
Aiyepeku was gruesomely murdered on Tuesday night in an office near the Government House/GRA area of Lokoja.
“The corpse has been deposited at Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja.
“The discreet investigation will help us uncover what truly happened,” Ovye-Aya said.
He appealed to the victim’s family, colleagues, and the public to provide credible information to aid the investigation.
Meanwhile, the deceased’s family has made a passionate appeal to police authorities and the Kogi government for justice.
Mr Timothy Aiyepeku, the deceased’s elder brother, and his uncle, Dr Ibikunle Jide, who spoke to NAN, appealed for justice.
They pleaded with Gov. Ahmed Ododo and security agencies to help unravel the mystery behind Ayobami’s gruesome murder, and punish the perpetrators.
“Now that the body has been found, we once again appeal to the Federal and Kogi governments and police authorities to uncover the mystery behind the killing.
“We commend the Police for their effort so far, and the omedia for ensuring the incident receives wide coverage and public attention,” he added.
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