A young man has reportedly gone into hiding after his girlfriend, identified simply as Adija, was found dead in his apartment in the Meiran area of Lagos State.
The tragic incident, which occurred on February 26, has left the victim’s family and friends in shock, with the police now searching for the suspect.
According to the PUNCH, Adija, a graduate of Lagos State University had visited her boyfriend after he invited her over.
However, when she failed to return home or pick up her phone calls, her worried family decided to check on her at his residence, as she had informed them of her destination.
Upon arrival, they found the apartment locked. After forcing their way in, they made a heartbreaking discovery—Adija’s lifeless body on the bed, covered with a duvet, while her boyfriend was nowhere to be found.
An Instagram user, @Eyeopener, who shared details of the case, revealed that the couple had been in a troubled relationship since Adija’s early university days.
“The couple had been dating since her 100-level days, and their relationship had always been toxic. The victim, whose parents reside in Ketu, often spent weekdays at her boyfriend’s place, only going home on weekends.
“On Wednesday night, around 8:30 pm, she received a call from him and went to see him. However, by the next morning, her phone kept ringing with no response. Concerned about her whereabouts, her family, knowing she was likely at her boyfriend’s house, went to check on her.
“Upon arrival, they found the door locked. When they finally managed to force it open, they were met with a tragic sight – her lifeless body on the bed, covered with a duvet.”
Neighbours reportedly heard noises from the apartment on the night of the incident but did not intervene, assuming it was another argument between the couple.
“Neighbours reported hearing her voice on Wednesday night but did not intervene, as fights between the couple were frequent. It wasn’t until the tragic discovery that they realised the worst had happened. Meanwhile, the boyfriend has since absconded.”
The victim’s family on Sunday, declined to comment, saying they would speak with the media at a later time.
However, a family associate, Tosin, disclosed that Adija’s mother, a single parent, had struggled to raise and educate her children.
“The woman suffered so much raising them. She’s a single mum, and the lady in question was an easy-going person.
“Some days ago, I heard that the guy was calling the mother, saying he’s also ready to die.”
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, assured that efforts were underway to apprehend the suspect.
“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the suspect,” he said.
