Police in Osun State have launched an investigation after a 20-year-old farm worker from Benue State was found dead in Orile-Owu, Ayedaade Local Government Are
The deceased, identified simply as Saviour, was reportedly found hanging from a tree in the Alagbede area of the community on Thursday.
Residents said the discovery shocked the community, noting that the young man had recently gone missing before he was found again a few days ago.
A resident identified as Kareem said Saviour was an easy-going person who had moved from Benue State to work as a farm labourer in the community.
He added that there were plans to send the deceased back to Benue State before the end of the year.
Kareem said the body was discovered on Thursday morning, prompting residents to report the incident to the police. Personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps also visited the scene and spoke with members of the community.
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Confirming the incident, the Osun State Police Command spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, said the deceased was 20 years old and hailed from Benue State.
Ojelabi explained that the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, had directed the Divisional Police Officer in charge of the area to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.
He added that the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
The police have yet to disclose further details about the circumstances of Saviour’s death.
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