DEATH AND QUESTIONS: Ogun Corps Member’s Passing Triggers Probe, NYSC Official Detained
A wave of shock and grief has swept through Ogun State following the tragic death of a female corps member, Victoria Ariyo, whose passing has now drawn a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) official into police custody amid serious allegations.
Global Mirror News gathered that the Local Government Inspector (LGI) for Abeokuta South, Abass Olalekan, has been arrested by the police in connection with the incident, which occurred in Abeokuta.
Sources revealed that Ariyo died last Tuesday under circumstances believed to be linked to complications from a terminated pregnancy. Her burial has since taken place at Kobape Cemetery along the Abeokuta-Sagamu road.
The development comes barely days after another female corps member, Mary Adeleye, serving in the same Local Government Area, reportedly died in unclear circumstances raising fresh concerns about the welfare and safety of corps members in the State.
According to preliminary findings obtained by Global Mirror News, Olalekan is alleged to have been romantically involved with Ariyo, a relationship said to have resulted in a pregnancy. The pregnancy was reportedly terminated, leading to complications that ultimately claimed her life.
A Police source confirmed that the NYSC official is currently in detention at the Ogun State Police Command headquarters in Eleweran as investigations intensify.
When contacted, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed that the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a thorough probe. However, he declined to comment on the arrest of the NYSC official or the specifics of the allegations.
As of the time of filing this report, the NYSC in Ogun State has yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident. Efforts by Global Mirror News to reach relevant officials for comments were unsuccessful.
The incident has sparked public outrage and renewed calls for accountability, as well as stronger safeguards to protect corps members serving across the Country.
