The decomposing body of Kazeem Lasisi, an Islamic cleric based in Ifon-Orolu, Osun State, was on Saturday found floating on the Owala River.
It was gathered that Lasisi who was planning to travel the following day left home with one of his friend identified as Ibrahim and never return
They said they initially thought maybe Lasisi was inside his room, praying, but when they opened the door to his room, he was not found there.
“They told the police and hunters that they saw Lasisi’s mobile phone and the luggage he wanted to travel with inside his room.
They also called the number of his friend who came to pick him up, Ibrahim, and he told them he was already in Benin (Edo State). Some residents, after searching every part of the town, later found the corpse of the deceased floating on River Owala.”
The spokesperson of the police in the state, Yemisi Opalola, who confirmed the incident, said the command has launched a manhunt for the prime suspect said to be a friend of the deceased.
“Investigation has commenced into the matter. We are looking for his friend that they said saw him last. When he is found, he will be able to shed light on what happened to the deceased,” Opalola said.
It was gathered that the prime suspect and the deceased left for an undisclosed location on Friday and they were not seen again until Lasisi’s corpse was found floating on the river on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
