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Lagos police investigation into river death
Overview
The Lagos State Police Command is investigating the death of a man identified as Tosin, whose body was discovered floating in a river in the Agura area of Ikorodu.
Tosin had reportedly traveled from Ondo State to attend an event in the Egbin area of Ijede on September 15, 2026. He was reported missing after briefly leaving the event venue, where he was allegedly attacked by hoodlums who robbed him of his mobile phones, gold chains, and other personal belongings.
Following the discovery of the body on September 18, the case was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID). Police have conducted raids in the area, resulting in the arrest of several suspects for questioning as authorities work to determine the exact circumstances of the death.
Entities
Tosin · Naija Confra · Lagos State Police Command · Ikorodu · Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency
Timeline
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Sources
dailyreport.ng · gistlover.com · gistmania.com · nigerianeye.com · nnn.ng · osundefender.com · punchng.com · tgnews.com.ng · theglittersonline.com.ng · thewhistler.ng