Residents of Akobo, in Ibadan, Oyo state, were thrown into shock after a man reportedly tried to force a young woman’s body into the trunk of his car before fleeing the scene.
According to eyewitness accounts, the suspect, driving a 2007 Toyota Corolla, attempted to place the woman into the vehicle’s boot but noticed neighbors lingering outside due to the heat. Upon realizing he was being observed, he allegedly abandoned the body on the ground and drove away.
Locals said they had earlier seen the man and the woman enter the house together earlier that day.
Police later recovered the body, identified as Precious, an Akobo resident, from the scene. The home where the incident reportedly took place was found in disarray, and a hammer was discovered on the floor.
The suspect has been named by community members as Muhammad Quadri, a former student of The Polytechnic Ibadan and an ex-NYSC member.
Sources suggest that the couple had a troubled relationship prior to the incident.
Authorities have yet to issue an official statement as investigations are ongoing.
