Two Men Sought Over Lagos Woman’s Mysterious Disappearance

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Police declare two men wanted over alleged murder of missing Lagos woman

Two men, Ajibola Obateru and Folawiyo Alagbado, have been declared wanted by the Lagos State Police Command over an alleged murder case in Ikoyi. The police have accused the duo of conspiring with others to attack a 26-year-old woman, Chukwunyere Esther Chinaza, who went missing on June 22 in the Shoreline axis of Banana Island, Ikoyi.

Wanted Men Named in Connection with Lagos Woman's Disappearance

According to the police, Chinaza was last seen on June 22, and her family has been searching for her ever since. The police have described her as an Igbo woman with a fair complexion and tall-to-average height, and her last known address was listed as Horizon Estate, Ikate, Lagos.

Suspects' Descriptions and Last Known Addresses Revealed

The police have also released descriptions of the two wanted men. Ajibola Obateru, 33, was described as a Yoruba man, about 5.9 feet tall, thinly built and fair-skinned, with an oval face. His last known address was given as Ajoda New Town, Ibadan, Oyo State. Folawiyo Balogun Alagbado, 32, was described as a Yoruba man of average height with an oval face and dark complexion. His last known address was also listed as Ajoda New Town, Ibadan.

Police Appeal for Information on Suspects' Whereabouts

The police have appealed to anyone with information about the suspects' whereabouts or Chinaza's disappearance to contact the police on 08038843816 or report to the nearest police station. The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti-Yaba, Lagos, is also asking anyone with information to come forward.

Family's Concerns and Search for Chinaza

Chinaza's family is still searching for her and wants the police to intensify efforts to locate her. One of her brothers told SaharaReporters that the family became increasingly concerned after she disappeared and has since been trying to establish what happened to her. He said the family wants the police to intensify efforts to locate her.

Suspect in Police Custody

Another suspect, identified as Hakeem, is reportedly in police custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba, in connection with the case. The circumstances surrounding Chinaza's disappearance and the allegations against the suspects remain under investigation.

Police Investigation Continues

The police have not publicly disclosed how Chinaza was allegedly killed or where her body was taken. Her family also says it has not recovered her body or confirmed her whereabouts. The police are still investigating the case, and the two wanted men remain at large.


Source: Pulse.ng

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