Police Arrest Islamic Cleric for Murder of Kwara College Student

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The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of an Islamic cleric, Mohammed A. Bello, in connection with the brutal murder of 24-year-old Lawal Hafsoh Yetunde, a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education.

Bello, a 25-year-old resident of the Offa-Garage area in Ilorin, was apprehended following an investigation that uncovered several incriminating items linked to the crime. Among the recovered evidence were two mobile phones and the victim’s slippers, dismembered body parts (both hands), a plastic bottle containing her blood, a cutlass, a knife, an axe, a wooden box of black soap, a sack of charms, and a center table allegedly used in the act.

In a statement released on Sunday, the Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed that Bello had confessed to the crime, stating that it was carried out as part of a ritual for “Oshole/Ajoo,” a suspected money-making practice.

According to the statement, the case was reported by the victim’s father, Mr. Ibrahim A. Lawal, on February 11, 2025. He informed the police at the C-Division Oja-Oba station that his daughter had attended a friend’s baby-naming ceremony near their residence on February 10 but never returned home. After unsuccessful attempts by her family to contact her, a formal complaint was lodged with the authorities.

Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of Bello through phone tracking. During interrogation, he admitted to the killing, and a search of his residence led to the discovery of the victim’s remains and various ritual-related items.

The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Ilorin for further investigation and prosecution.

The Kwara State Police Command expressed its condolences to the victim’s family and assured the public that justice would be served. The command also urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.

For emergencies, the public can contact the police through the following numbers: 07032069501 or 08125275046.