By our Reporter
The 22-year-old, Bamise Ayanwole, who was declared missing after boarding a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos State, has been found dead, the police said in a statement on Monday.
The deceased became unreachable while returning to Ota from Ajah on February 26 when she boarded a BRT bus with number 240257 going to Oshodi at about 7 p.m. at Chevron Bus-Stop.
The Lagos police spokesperson, Adekunle Ajisebutu, said the body was found lying on the Carter Bridge by Ogogoro Community, Lagos Island.
He said the family of the deceased has been notified and her remains deposited at the morgue of the Mainland Hospital, Yaba, for autopsy.
“The Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, fdc, mnim, psc, is saddened by this incident and, therefore, expresses, on behalf of the management, officers and men of the command, his heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family,” the statement read.
“Notwithstanding the death of Oluwabamise, the detectives handling the case would not rest on their oars until her killers are found.
“We, therefore, assure the concerned public and the bereaved family that we are closing on on the culprits and we are sure that soon the suspects would be arrested and made to face justice for this murderous act.
A video had also surfaced showing the grieving mother shouting justice amidst sympathisers.