Badagry attack leaves residents in shock after an elderly woman was found dead in a bush in Lagos community

Residents of Oke Egan in the Ilogbo-Eremi area of Badagry were thrown into shock on Friday after the body of a sexagenarian woman, Victoria Adegoke, was discovered abandoned in a nearby bush.

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Community sources alleged that the deceased was found naked and was suspected to have been raped and strangled before her body was dragged into the bush by unidentified assailants.

Residents also reported seeing marks suggesting that the victim’s hands may have been tied before her death.

A community leader, who requested anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the incident, said Adegoke, believed to be in her 60s and a grandmother, was found around 6:10am on Friday.

According to the source, the deceased had attended a programme at The Joy of Christ Ministry before the tragic incident occurred.

“The deceased is someone I know. Her daughter stays abroad. She went to church last Tuesday and had been there for some time because they were holding a programme that ended four days ago,” the source said.

“She later stayed with one of her siblings who lives close to the church. It was while she was returning home around six in the morning that she was reportedly attacked.”

The community leader alleged that the attackers stripped the victim, strangled her and stole her mobile phone.

“The suspects removed her clothes and underwear. They strangled her and also took her phone. Her ATM card and Bible were found at the scene,” the source added.

Another resident, identified simply as Adeola, described the incident as horrifying and questioned why an elderly woman would be subjected to such brutality.

“She should be between 65 and 68 years old. Passersby found her body inside the bush and reported the matter at the police post in Ilogbo-Eremi,” the resident said.

“The police are aware of the incident and should be able to track the assailants through the woman’s stolen phone.”

A separate community member, who also requested anonymity for fear of attack, described the area as notorious for violent crimes and insecurity.

“The community is along the boundary between Lagos and Ogun states and is known for criminal activities. This is not the first time such a crime has happened here,” the source said.

“In fact, this would be about the fourth such incident reported in the area.”

The resident added that the victim’s body was only covered after police officers arrived at the scene, further fuelling suspicions of sexual assault.

Efforts to reach the spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Abimbola Adebisi, were unsuccessful as calls and messages sent to his line were not answered as of press time.

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The disturbing incident has heightened concerns over insecurity in Badagry and surrounding communities, where residents say violent attacks and criminal activities have become increasingly alarming.