Kazeem Lasisi, an Islamic cleric' body from Ifon-Orolu in Osun State, was seen floating on the Owala River.
As a result, the state police command has launched a manhunt for the primary suspect, who is thought to be the deceased's friend.
The prime suspect and the deceased, according to sources in Ifon town, left on Friday for an undisclosed location. They were not seen again until Lasisi's body was found floating in the river on Saturday.
“Relations of Lasisi that reported the matter to the hunters and police said one of his friends came to pick him up at home on Friday, but he (Lasisi) hasn't returned home since then,” said a resident who preferred anonymity but was present at the scene where the body was retrieved from the river.
“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.”
Yemisi Opalola, the spokesperson for the state police command, confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation had begun when contacted on Sunday.
“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.
