Police reveal identity of woman whose corpse was found on Nigerian road

The police said the woman had left her home to see a man she met on a dating site.

The police have identified a young woman’s corpse found on the DLA Road, in Asaba, Delta State, on Thursday.

The police spokesperson in Delta, Bright Edafe, in a statement on Saturday in Asaba, said the corpse, which has since been removed by the police, has been identified as that of Precious Yusuf, a 23-year-old woman.

“On the 24th of October 2024 at about 0840 hours, the DPO ‘A’ Division Asaba received a distress call that the corpse of a young lady was found at DLA Road, opposite Falcon Club.

“The DPO, CSP Rex Abiodun, swiftly mobilised and led police operatives of the division to the scene where the corpse of the lady was found.

“Preliminary investigation later revealed that on 22nd October 2024, the late Miss Precious told her friend that she was going to see a male friend she met on a dating website.

“She left the house on 22nd October to see the young man at Coka, and on the 23rd at about 0730 hours, she called her friend that she was on her way home, and that was the last time they heard from her,” Mr Edafe, a superintendent of police, said.

Mr Edafe disclosed that the corpse has since been deposited at the mortuary awaiting autopsy.

He said the state Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, has assured the public, particularly the family of the late Precious, of justice in the matter.

“The commissioner of police wishes to advise young ladies to be mindful of the friends they hang out with and should exercise caution, particularly when dealing with people they meet on social media platforms,” Mr Edafe said.

(NAN)