Two Arrested for K!lling Woman, Burning Her Corpse

 

Lagosians were left reeling after the horrific news of a young woman being brutally murdered and set ablaze in the Gangare area near Mile 12 Market on Saturday, May 24th, 2025. Now, the Lagos State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough, announcing the arrest of two principal suspects and shedding light on the motive behind the gruesome crime.

In a press statement released on Monday, May 26th, the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, addressed the widespread shock and swirling rumors surrounding the incident. He confirmed the arrest of two individuals directly linked to the murder but firmly debunked the initial claims that the woman was targeted for blasphemy.

According to CSP Hundeyin, preliminary investigations have revealed that the victim was not a Yoruba woman, as some reports suggested, but hailed from Nasarawa State. The motive, tragically, appears to be rooted in a deeply personal and sinister plot.

"The protracted problem between her and her boyfriend, now at large, who tried to forcefully rekindle their relationship, led to the conspiracy," stated Hundeyin. "The boyfriend, along with other suspects, two of whom are now in custody, planned and executed the attack." This revelation paints a chilling picture of a premeditated act of violence driven by a troubled relationship.

The police are now intensifying their efforts to track down the boyfriend, who is currently on the run, along with any other individuals involved in this heinous crime. The two suspects already in custody are at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), assisting detectives in their crucial work to ensure all perpetrators are brought to book.

This update from the Lagos State Police Command offers a starkly different narrative than what initially circulated, emphasizing the importance of relying on verified information from official sources. While the news of arrests provides a sense of progress, the underlying motive of a vengeful ex-boyfriend orchestrating such brutality leaves a dark cloud over our community.