Police Launch Manhunt For Suspect Over Alleged Murd£r Of Photographer In Lokoja

Police have launched a manhunt for Oluwapelumi Adebayo, who is suspected of murd£ring a young photographer, Ayo Ayepekun, in Lokoja, Kogi State.

It was gathered that the suspect lured the victim to his poultry farm where he allegedly k!lled him.

The suspect, said to be a correctional officer, is believed to have stored the victim’s body in a refrigerator, placed it in a van, and driven away from the scene of the crime. 

The motive behind the alleged k!illing is not yet known.

According to TVC News, the suspect reportedly returned to the scene, possibly to clean up, but was sighted by a group of alarmed residents and members of the local vigilante group.

Upon realising he had been seen, the suspect fled at high speed. 

The vigilante group gave a chase, shooting at the vehicle’s tires and causing it to crash.

Oluwapelumi reportedly escaped on foot and has not been seen since. 

As of the time of filing this report, the whereabouts of both the suspect and the victim’s body remain unknown.

Family and friends of Ayo Ayepekun are urging security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure justice is served.