Residents of Oloje-Ogidi area in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, were gripped with fear on Friday after the body of a female police officer who was abducted a day earlier was discovered dead in a bush.
The deceased officer, a Woman Inspector (W/INSPR) and prosecutor attached to the Ogidi Police Division, was reportedly kidnapped by unidentified attackers on Thursday. Her lifeless body was found early Friday morning in the Oloje area, according to credible police sources.
Although details remain unclear, it is believed that she was killed shortly after her abduction. The motive and identity of her killers are still unknown as of the time of this report.
The tragic incident has sparked panic among residents of the Oloje and Ogidi communities. Many expressed concerns over the increasing rate of violent crimes in the state, particularly in Ilorin and surrounding areas.
“This is frightening. If a police officer can be kidnapped and killed like this, what is the hope for ordinary people?” a local resident, who asked not to be named, said.
Kwara State has been battling rising insecurity in recent months, with reports of frequent kidnappings, killings, and attacks by armed groups, especially in the North and South Senatorial Districts. These security threats have forced many residents to abandon their homes in search of safer locations.
Efforts by the state government, security agencies, and local vigilantes to combat crime have so far yielded mixed results. The killing of a serving female officer has further raised questions about the effectiveness of current security strategies.
The police authorities in Kwara are yet to officially comment on the incident, but investigations are reportedly ongoing.
As the community mourns the loss of the officer, many are calling on the government to urgently address the worsening insecurity and ensure justice is served.
