The case that has recently hit the headlines and sparked public outrage is the tragic death of Mojisola, a 21-year-old health graduate of the Kwara State College of Health Technology. The prime suspects, Happiness and her parents, Adebayo Adeniyi and Bukola Adeniyi, have been charged to court for their alleged involvement in the gruesome crime that took place at the Whitefield Hotel in Ilorin, Kwara State.
The gruesome scenario that claimed Mojisola’s life unfolded on Saturday, August 10, 2024, when she was found murdered in her hotel room. According to information disclosed during the trial, Happiness lured Mojisola under false pretenses, promising her a celebratory party after her graduation. However, the party turned into a death trap for the innocent young lady.
The charges against the suspects include criminal conspiracy, manslaughter, theft, identity theft and disappearance of evidence, contrary to the provisions of the law. During the court hearings, the Chief Investigating Officer outlined the facts and demonstrated the sequence of events that led to the discovery of Mojisola’s body.
According to the testimony of a relative of the victim, Mojisola was contacted by one Kolawola Timileyin, who invited the girl to a private party at the Whitefield Hotel for a fee. After accepting the invitation, Mojisola proceeded to Ilorin where she was found in the company of Happiness. Unfortunately, her concern over the drug use in the hotel room is said to have precipitated her demise.
Following a tip-off from Mojisola’s friend, Blessing Ogungbenro, the police arrested Happiness, the prime suspect in the young graduate’s disappearance. The magistrate in charge of the case decided to remand the accused in custody at the Federal Correctional Centre, Oke Kura, Ilorin, pending further investigations.
This tragic case highlights the fragility of youth security and raises questions about the responsibility of adults and parents in protecting the young. The ongoing investigation is aimed at shedding light on the circumstances surrounding Mojisola’s death and ensuring justice is done for the tragic loss of this young life full of promise.