The Police in Ogun State, on Wednesday, confirmed the discovery of the lifeless body of a 76-year-old man, Sikiru Olatunji, earlier declared missing on Saturday.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Wednesday.
Odutola explained that the deceased was found about one and a half Kilometres from Wasinmi, Abule Maria, via Balogun Village in Yewa North Local Government Area of the state.
She stated the deceased was found lying face-up with his cutlass by his side.
The spokesperson said no visible signs of violence were observed on his body, leaving the cause of his death unclear.
“The discovery was made known following an extensive bush-combing operation and a coordinated search effort by police officers from Imasayi Division, assisted by Amotekun operatives.
“The Vigilante Group of Nigeria, the Baale, and local hunters were also involved in the search.
“Following the recovery, the deceased’s family requested and was granted custody of the corpse for burial,” she said.
Odutola, however, said the police were still investigating the circumstances surrounding his death and soliciting useful information from the public to aid their inquiry.
She urged anyone with relevant details to come forward and assist to ensure a thorough investigation.
