Police Discover Lifeless Body Of Unidentified Woman In Egbeda, Seek Public Help For Identification
•By OYENIYI AWOJOODU
IBADAN — THE Oyo State Police Command has discovered the lifeless body of an unidentified woman in the Egbeda area of Ibadan and is appealing to members of the public to help identify the deceased.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka.
According to the statement, the body was discovered on Saturday, March 14, 2026, following a report made at the Egbeda Divisional Police Headquarters by a Good Samaritan.
The police spokesperson explained that the informant had earlier arrived at his car wash stand located around Ile Marun, Iwo Road, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, when he noticed the lifeless body of a woman lying inside a nearby drainage channel.
“Upon receipt of the report, a team of police operatives led by the Divisional Crime Officer (DCO) of the Egbeda Division promptly moved to the scene,” the statement read.
“On arrival, the lifeless body of an unidentified woman was found lying inside the drainage. A preliminary examination of the corpse revealed visible marks of violence around the head region, suggesting possible foul play.”
Olayinka added that photographs were taken at the scene, after which the body was evacuated and deposited at the Adeoyo State Hospital Mortuary, Ring Road, Ibadan, for preservation and autopsy.
He stated that investigations have commenced to determine both the identity of the deceased and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The police therefore appealed to members of the public, especially families with missing female relatives, to report to the Egbeda Divisional Police Headquarters or the nearest police station to assist in identifying the deceased.
“The Command assures the public that no stone will be left unturned in unraveling the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident and bringing anyone found culpable to justice,” the statement added.
The police also urged residents to remain vigilant and continue to support law enforcement agencies with credible information that could help ensure the safety and security of lives and property across the state.