Ondo police to probe death of mutilated woman

By Boye Oyeyemi

The Ondo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of an unidentified woman after the discovery of her mutilated body in Ondo Town, Ondo West Local Government Area of the state.

The remains were reportedly found on Monday along Barracks Road, close to the Government Reserved Area Roundabout, sparking concern among residents of the area.

The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Tuesday, saying officers responded immediately after receiving a distress report.

According to him, the police received information about the lifeless body at about 9:40 a.m. on Monday and promptly dispatched operatives to the scene.

Jimoh further disclosed that preliminary findings revealed the victim’s body had been severely mutilated, while her identity had yet to be established.

He added that detectives had commenced a full investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding the killing, identify the deceased and track down those responsible for the crime.

The police spokesperson described the killing as barbaric and assured residents that the command would deploy every available resource to ensure the perpetrators were arrested and prosecuted.

He also urged anyone with useful information to report to the nearest police station or contact the command through its emergency lines, adding that security had been strengthened in the area while investigations continue.