The Lagos State Police Command has arrested eight individuals, including a woman, Salisu Aishat, in connection with the mysterious death of a yet-to-be-identified man in the Ijora Badia area.
The incident occurred on April 16, 2024, around 9:10 pm, during Aishat’s birthday celebration on Olayemi Street.
According to eyewitnesses, a fight broke out during the party, and the victim was later found lying unconscious on the floor with a head wound.
The police were alerted by a concerned community member, and the Divisional Police Officer led a team to the scene, arresting Aishat and seven others.
The police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident and stated that the corpse was taken to the Mainland Hospital morgue in Yaba for autopsy and preservation.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, when contacted, said the incident happened around 9.10 pm on April 16, 2024, and that it was a concerned member of the community who reported the case to the police.
He added, “Immediately, the DPO led his patrol team to the scene and the celebrant, Salisu Aishat, and seven others were arrested. A wound was discovered on the head of the corpse.
“The corpse was evacuated and deposited in the Mainland Hospital morgue, Yaba, for preservation and autopsy. The investigation is ongoing.”
The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
