A tragic incident has occurred in the Ilogbo-Eremi area of Badagry, Lagos State, where a sexagenarian woman, identified as Victoria Adegoke, was found dead in a nearby bush last Friday after allegedly being raped and killed by hoodlums.
According to reports, the deceased is suspected to have been raped and strangled before her body was dragged into the bush. A community leader, who spoke on condition of anonymity, stated that Adegoke, believed to be in her 60s and a grandmother, was discovered around 6:10 am. He explained that the victim had attended a program at The Joy of Christ Ministry, popularly known as Ayo Jesu Church, and was allegedly ambushed by hoodlums while returning home in the early hours of the day.
The source said: "The deceased is someone I know. Her daughter stays abroad. She went to church last Tuesday and had been there for some time because they were holding a program that ended four days ago. She later stayed with one of her siblings who lives close to the church. It was while she was returning home around six in the morning that she was reportedly attacked. The suspects removed her clothes and underwear. They strangled her and also took her phone. Her ATM card and Bible were found at the scene."
Another community member, who also requested anonymity for fear of attack, described the area as notorious for violent crimes. "The community is along the boundary between Lagos and Ogun states and is known for criminal activities. This is not the first time such a crime has happened here. In fact, this would be about the fourth such incident reported in the area. The place is prone to violence, so people have to be careful. She was a grandmother, not a young woman. She was found naked, and it was when the police arrived that her body was covered. Her pants had been removed, which suggested she was raped," the source added.
The Lagos State Police Command has yet to comment on this development.
