The Oyo State Police Command has launched an investigation following the discovery of the lifeless body of an unidentified woman in the Egbeda area of Ibadan, calling on members of the public to assist in identifying the deceased.
According to a release by the Command Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), DSP Alayande Olayinka, the discovery was reported on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Egbeda Divisional Police Headquarters by a good Samaritan who operates a car wash around Ile Marun, Iwo Road, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
According to the report, the man noticed the body lying inside a nearby drainage channel when he arrived at his car wash stand earlier that day.
A team of police operatives led by the Divisional Crime Officer from the Egbeda Division immediately moved to the scene after receiving the report, adding that on arrival, officers confirmed the presence of the lifeless body of a woman inside the drainage.
According to the Police, preliminary examination of the corpse revealed visible marks of violence around the head region, raising suspicion of possible foul play.
Police documented the scene and evacuated the body to the mortuary at Adeoyo State Hospital for preservation and autopsy.
The Command said investigations have commenced to determine the identity of the woman and the circumstances surrounding her death.
Spokesperson for the Command, Ayanlade Olayinka, appealed to members of the public—particularly those whose female relatives are missing—to report to the Egbeda Divisional Police Headquarters or the nearest police station to assist with identification.
The police assured residents that efforts are underway to uncover what led to the incident and bring anyone found responsible to justice, while urging the public to remain vigilant and continue providing credible information that can help ensure the safety and security of residents.
