Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Jevaun Rhashan
Nigerian police have intensified a nationwide manhunt for two suspects accused of participating in the killing of a senior officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps and her young daughter, a case that has shocked communities in southwestern Nigeria and raised renewed concern about ritual-related crimes. Authorities in Osun State have formally declared Faturoti Kehinde and Adumati Idowu wanted over their alleged involvement in the deaths of 38-year-old FRSC officer Funmilayo Lasisi and her 10-year-old daughter, Sewa Lasisi.
The victims were initially reported missing in early November 2025 after leaving their home in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State. According to investigators, the mother and child departed their residence at Obasanjo Hilltop Estate in the Oke-Mosan area on the morning of November 2 but never returned, prompting family members and colleagues to raise alarm and report the disappearance to authorities.
Police investigations later traced the case to neighbouring Osun State, where detectives uncovered evidence indicating that the victims had been lured out of Ogun before being murdered. Investigators say the suspects allegedly enticed the officer to travel from Abeokuta into Osun State under deceptive circumstances before carrying out the killings.
The crime quickly evolved into one of the most disturbing murder investigations in the region after the victims’ remains were discovered. Police revealed that the bodies were recovered in Osun State following the arrest and interrogation of suspects linked to the case. The remains were reportedly found near the Esa-Odo Dam area in Obokun Local Government Area, a location where investigators believe the perpetrators attempted to dispose of evidence after the killings.
Authorities said the bodies showed signs of mutilation, and several parts were missing, a discovery that reinforced suspicions that the murders were connected to ritual practices. Investigators reported that key body parts including the head, breasts, hands and private organs were removed from the victims’ remains, suggesting the crime may have been carried out for ritual purposes.
The case took another dramatic turn in December 2025 when police arrested three suspects believed to be linked to the killings. Among those detained was Victor Fajemirokun, who investigators identified as the boyfriend of the slain FRSC officer. Two herbalists, Gboyega Daramola and Sunday James, were also arrested during the operation.
According to police investigators, the suspects were paraded at the headquarters of the Osun State Police Command in Osogbo after their arrest. Authorities said preliminary findings suggested that the victims had been lured from Ogun State into Osun State by individuals who allegedly planned the killing in advance.
Prosecutors later charged the three suspects in court over their alleged roles in the crime. The suspects were arraigned before a magistrate court in Osun State and subsequently remanded in custody at the Ilesa Correctional Centre while investigations continued and the legal process progressed.
Despite the arrests, investigators concluded that additional suspects remained at large. Police said evidence gathered during interrogations and ongoing investigations pointed to the involvement of more individuals who allegedly participated in the killing or assisted in disposing of the victims’ bodies.
As a result, the Osun State Police Command issued a formal wanted notice for two additional suspects identified as Faturoti Kehinde and Adumati Idowu. Police spokesperson Abiodun Ojelabi announced the development in a public notice released in Osogbo, stating that both men were wanted in connection with the murder of the officer and her daughter.
Authorities described Faturoti Kehinde, also known by the alias “Fagorite,” as approximately 36 years old, dark-complexioned, about 1.7 metres tall, with a pointed nose, oblong head and black hair. Investigators believe he played a direct role in the events leading to the deaths of the victims.
The second suspect, Adumati Idowu, is described as around 38 years old with similar physical features, including dark complexion, white teeth and black hair. Police say he is originally from Ijurin-Ekiti in Ekiti State and is believed to have been part of the group responsible for the killings.
Police authorities have warned that anyone found harbouring the suspects will be treated as an accomplice to murder under Nigerian law. The command has urged members of the public to report any information about the suspects’ whereabouts to the nearest police station or through dedicated emergency contact numbers.
Officials also indicated that informants providing credible information that leads to the suspects’ arrest may receive rewards. The police say the manhunt has been expanded beyond Osun State, with security agencies across neighbouring states alerted to monitor movements that could lead to the suspects’ capture.
Stone Reporters note that the case has drawn widespread public outrage, particularly within the Federal Road Safety Corps community where the slain officer served. Colleagues have described Funmilayo Lasisi as a committed public servant whose death alongside her daughter has left a deep emotional impact on both her family and professional associates.
The investigation has also reignited concerns over ritual killings in parts of Nigeria, where law-enforcement agencies periodically uncover crimes linked to the use of human body parts for alleged spiritual or financial rituals. Security analysts say such cases often involve networks of individuals including intermediaries, herbalists and collaborators who lure victims under deceptive pretences before carrying out the killings.
Authorities insist that the ongoing investigation remains active and that more arrests could follow as detectives continue to track suspects connected to the crime. Police leaders in Osun State say they remain determined to ensure that all individuals involved in the deaths of the FRSC officer and her daughter are apprehended and brought before the courts.
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