The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of the body of Mr Ayo Aiyepeku, a photo journalist, allegedly murdered by his colleague, Oluwapelumi Adebayo.
The command’s spokesperson, Superintendent of Police Williams Ovye-Aya, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday in Lokoja.
Ovye-Aya explained that Ayobami’s body was found on Sunday evening at a location around WAEC office, Crusher Zone 8 axis in Lokoja.
The command’s spokesperson said Aiyepeku was murdered by his colleague, Oluwapelumi Adebayo last Tuesday night in an office near the Government House/GRA area of Lokoja.
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“Yes, the body of the photo-journalist has been found. It was discovered on Sunday evening somewhere around WAEC office, Zone 8 axis of Lokoja.
“The body has been deposited at Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja,’’ he added..
“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.
The deceased’s elder brother, Mr Timothy Aiyepeku,and his uncle, Dr Ibikunle Jide, who spoke to NAN, appealed for justice.
They pleaded with Governor Ahmed Ododo and security agencies to help unravel the mystery behind Ayobami’s murder, and punish the perpetrators.
“Now that the body has been found, we once again appeal to the Federal and Kogi State governments and police authorities to uncover the mystery behind the killing.
“We commend the Police for their effort so far, and the media for ensuring the incident receives wide coverage and public attention,” they added.
Aiyepeku’s assailant had after killing him, loaded his body into a deep freezer and disposed of it.
It was gathered that Ayobami’s body was found by residents of the area who raised an alarm.
Residents were said to have been attracted to a nearby bush in the area by foul odour from the decomposing body of the photographer.
On sighting his body, residents alerted the Chairman of Lokoja Local Government, Abdullahi Adamu, who arrived at the spot in company of some security agents to recover the body.