The dismembered body of a missing 12-year-old boy, John Soyinka, has been found in a bush at Kotogbo community in Asero Estate, Odeda Local Government Area of Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State.
Soyinka was declared missing a week ago after leaving her home to check on the safety of a customer at her point of sale (PoS) store.
He was reportedly assisting customers with point-of-sale transactions, but never returned home.
Sources close to the family said Soyinka lived with his mother, who worked odd jobs to support the family.
“I know the boy very well. He was about 12 years old and lived with his mother, but I thought that her mother was no longer with her husband. They have menial jobs like helping with cleaning and other tasks,” the source said.
“The boy also went to school, but I usually see him at the business center where he does POS work and barbing. I think he must be helping them there.
“What we heard is that last Thursday he wanted to check on a customer who had made a POS transaction. Apparently, there may have been some resolution regarding the transaction. The boy never returned.”
When Soyinka did not return home, local residents raised an alarm and the police were called. On Monday, Soyinka’s body was found in the bushes near Kotogbo district, with both eyes removed and his wrists severed.
Officials said, “The boy’s eyes were removed and his wrists were severed, so ritual killing is suspected.” This is an incident that truly saddens all the residents. ”
However, state police spokesperson Omolola Odutola confirmed the incident, calling it a “pathetic” incident.
“This incident was so pathetic that the DPO searched vigorously for the boy, only to find his dismembered body in the bushes. The body was released to his family for burial.” Odutola said.
Source: guardian.ng