Police Launch Manhunt as 26-Year-Old Woman, Precious Mogaji, Is Killed in Ibadan; Boyfriend Named Prime Suspect!
Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi (journalist) | Sele Media Africa
Authorities in southwestern Nigeria have launched a manhunt for a suspect following the killing of a 26-year-old woman in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, in a case that has drawn renewed attention to concerns about violent crimes and domestic-related incidents across the country.
The victim, identified as Precious Mogaji, was reportedly found dead under circumstances that prompted an immediate police investigation. Officials from the Nigeria Police Force in Oyo State confirmed that her boyfriend, Quadri Mohammed, has been named the primary suspect and is currently at large.
According to preliminary information released by the Oyo State Police Command, the incident occurred in Ibadan, where the victim and the suspect were believed to have had a personal relationship prior to the tragic event. Investigators say efforts are ongoing to locate and apprehend the suspect as part of a wider probe into the circumstances surrounding Mogaji’s death.
Police spokespersons indicated that detectives have begun gathering witness statements and forensic evidence to establish the sequence of events leading to the killing. Authorities have urged members of the public with credible information about the suspect’s whereabouts to assist law enforcement agencies.
While officials have not yet released full details about the incident, the case has sparked conversations online and within local communities about the growing need for stronger preventive measures and early intervention in cases involving interpersonal conflicts.
Security analysts say incidents involving intimate partners though varied in nature and context underscore broader concerns about violence within private relationships and the importance of timely reporting, community vigilance, and law-enforcement responsiveness.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterated its commitment to ensuring justice for the victim and holding anyone responsible for the crime accountable under Nigerian law. Investigators say updates will be provided as the search for the suspect continues.
The killing has also renewed calls from civil society advocates for greater public awareness around conflict resolution and protection for individuals who may face threats within personal relationships.
Sources
The Punch, Vanguard News, The Nation Nigeria, and Daily Trust.
Mustapha Labake Omowumi is a journalist from Ibadan, Oyo State, and a graduate of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in Economics and Mathematics. He demonstrates a strong commitment to professional journalism, with a keen interest in writing and storytelling, guided by principles of self-discipline, accuracy, and trustworthiness.
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