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| Jamiu Ishola, his house key and Clothes |
In a shocking twist to the murder case of welder Jamiu Ishola, a welder in Badagry, security operatives uncovered a trove of disturbing evidence during a raid on the residence of the prime suspect, "Ifa."
Among the items recovered were Jamiu’s house key and tape rule, school uniforms, women’s clothing, bras, and slips raising fears that the suspect may have targeted other victims, including students.
The discovery was made on Saturday during a joint operation by the Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) at the suspect’s hideout, in Topo-Idale, Badagry where Jamiu’s motorcycle and mobile phone had previously been found in an uncompleted building.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as "horrifying," with one telling News Peddlers, "From what we saw in that room, they must have killed many people even students."
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Another resident expressed concerns about a potential cover-up, stating, "The way this case is being handled suggests powerful people are already involved. We hope justice isn’t swept under the carpet."
The community is demanding transparency, fearing that the suspect’s connections could influence the investigation.
Jamiu, who went missing on June 16 after leaving his workshop, was later confirmed dead after his belongings were found alongside a confession from an accomplice, "Aboki," who claimed Ifa killed him and took his body.
The case took another bizarre turn when Ifa reportedly turned himself in at the Morogbo Police Station before being transferred to the Panti Police Headquarters in Lagos for further interrogation.
While authorities remain tight-lipped, sources reveal that the recovered items particularly the school uniforms have sparked a wider probe into possible links to other disappearances in Badagry.
The uncompleted building where Jamiu’s motorcycle was found has long been a hotspot for criminal activity, according to locals, who blame negligence for the rising insecurity in the area.
Anger is mounting among Badagry’s youth, who warn that failure to prosecute the perpetrators could lead to unrest. "If the police don’t act, they won’t be able to control the outrage," a community leader warned.
The Lagos State Police Command has yet to issue an official statement, but pressure is building for a swift resolution. Meanwhile, Jamiu’s family continues to plead for answers, desperate to reclaim his remains for burial.