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The Digest:

Ayo Aiyepeku, a photojournalist, was found murdered in Kogi by his colleague, Oluwapelumi Adebayo. His body was discovered on July 27, 2025, near the WAEC office in Lokoja, sparking widespread calls for justice from his family and the public.


Key Points:
  • Ayo Aiyepeku's body was found on Sunday, July 27, in Lokoja.
  • He was allegedly murdered by his colleague, Oluwapelumi Adebayo, on July 22.
  • Adebayo loaded Aiyepeku's body into a freezer and disposed of it.
  • The body was discovered by residents due to a foul odor from the decomposing body.
  • Police have launched an investigation and appealed for information from the public.
  • Aiyepeku's family has called for justice and commended police efforts.
  • The victim's body has been deposited at Kogi State Specialist Hospital.

The murder of Ayo Aiyepeku, a photojournalist in Kogi, has prompted widespread outrage, with authorities urged to solve the crime. The police continue their investigation into the chilling details surrounding the murder.


Sources: TheCable, NAN