A sexagenarian woman identified as Victoria Adegoke, was found dead in a nearby bush in the Ilogbo-Eremi area of Badagry, Lagos state last Friday, after she was allegedly r@ped to death by some hoodlums.

 

 

 

Punch reports that the deceased is suspected to have been r@ped and str@ngled before her body was dragged into the bush.

 

 

 

A community leader, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Adegoke, believed to be in her 60s and a grandmother, was found around 6:10am. He mentioned that the deceased had attended a programme at The Joy of Christ Ministry, popularly known as Ayo Jesu Church and was allegedly ambushed by some hoodlums while returning home in the early hours of the day.

 

 

 

“The deceased is someone I know. Her daughter stays abroad. She went to church last Tuesday and had been there for some time because they were holding a programme that ended four days ago.

 

She later stayed with one of her siblings who lives close to the church. It was while she was returning home around six in the morning that she was reportedly attacked. The suspects removed her clothes and underwear. They strangled her and also took her phone. Her ATM card and Bible were found at the scene,” the source said.

 

 

 

A community member, who also requested anonymity for fear of attack, described the area of the incident as notorious for violent crimes.

 

 

 

“The community is along the boundary between Lagos and Ogun states and is known for criminal activities. This is not the first time such a crime has happened here. In fact, this would be about the fourth such incident reported in the area.

 

 

 

The place is prone to violence, so people have to be careful. She was a grandmother, not a young woman. She was found naked, and it was when the police arrived that her body was covered. Her pants had been removed, which suggested she was raped,” the source added

 

 

 

The state police command is yet to comment on this development.