A 20-year-old student of the Federal College of Education (FCE), Okene, Suleiman Rahama Onono, who was earlier declared missing by her family, has been found dead in a bush at Eika-Adagu community along the Okene–Lokoja highway.
The body was discovered on Monday following search efforts by family members, with support from local security operatives.
Relatives confirmed that the deceased had been reported missing on Saturday, January 24, 2026, after she left home and failed to return or make contact with her family. Her sudden disappearance had raised serious concern, prompting a search involving friends, relatives, and members of her college community.
Family members said they were devastated by the condition in which her body was found, alleging that sensitive body parts were missing.
Police officers evacuated the remains from the scene and deposited them at the Okengwe General Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy, as investigations into the circumstances surrounding her death commenced.
Meanwhile, residents of Camp 2, where the body was found, have expressed growing fear over rising insecurity in the area. They renewed calls for urgent security intervention, including improved patrols and the installation of streetlights to deter criminal activities.
Community members noted that the area has recently witnessed a surge in violent crimes, including the killing of two commercial motorcyclists whose motorcycles were reportedly stolen.
Authorities are yet to issue an official statement as investigations continue.
