The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, Gbolahan Adebayo, for allegedly beating his girlfriend to death in Ijedodo, Alimosho Local Government Area, Lagos State. The tragic incident reportedly occurred on Friday night at the suspect’s residence.
Victim’s Cries for Help Went Unanswered
According to reports, the deceased, a 25-year-old woman, was a frequent visitor to Adebayo’s home. However, on the night of the incident, things took a deadly turn.
A resident, identified as Akin, revealed that neighbors heard disturbing screams coming from Adebayo’s apartment around 2 a.m.. The victim was reportedly pleading for help while enduring a brutal beating.
“The girl was a regular visitor to the suspect’s home and came around as usual on Friday night. But when it was about 2 a.m., neighbors started hearing someone screaming. It was later discovered that the suspect was assaulting his girlfriend inside his room. The screams lasted on and off for about an hour,” Akin stated.
After the prolonged assault, the cries for help suddenly stopped. Hours later, at daybreak, Adebayo reportedly raised an alarm, claiming his girlfriend was unresponsive.
“In the morning, the boyfriend started shouting for help, and when neighbors arrived, they saw the girl lying motionless on the bed,” Akin added.
Police Confirm Investigation and Autopsy
A police source disclosed that the matter was first reported at the Isheri-Oshun Police Division on Sunday—two days after the incident. According to the source, neighbors initially tried to revive the victim, but she eventually succumbed to her injuries before they decided to involve the authorities.
“When the neighbor came to report the incident, he explained that it happened two days ago and that efforts were made to revive the girl, but she eventually passed away. As a result, a team of policemen was immediately sent to the scene to commence an investigation,” the source stated.
The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident, revealing that visible signs of violence were found on the victim’s body.
“One neighbor reported at Isheri Osun Division that on February 21, 2025, around 2 a.m., he saw his neighbor, one Gbolahan Adebayo, beating his girlfriend in his home in Ijedodo for an unknown reason. However, at about 7 a.m., Adebayo screamed for help, and when neighbors entered his apartment, they found his girlfriend unconscious on the bed with visible marks of violence on her body,” Hundeyin said.
The victim was immediately rushed to a hospital in Ijegun, where doctors confirmed her dead.
Following this, detectives visited both the crime scene and the hospital, where they examined and photographed the victim’s body before transferring it to the IDH morgue in Yaba for an autopsy.
Suspect in Police Custody as Investigation Continues
Authorities wasted no time in arresting Adebayo, who remains in police custody as investigations continue.
Hundeyin assured the public that the police are thoroughly investigating the matter and that justice will be served.
A Growing Concern of Domestic Violence
This tragic incident highlights the rising cases of domestic violence in Nigeria, where many victims suffer in silence until it’s too late. Activists and legal experts continue to advocate for stricter laws and better enforcement to prevent such tragedies.
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has urged victims of domestic abuse to seek help through hotlines, shelters, and legal assistance programs.
As the investigation into this horrific case continues, concerned citizens are calling for swift justice and stronger measures to combat gender-based violence.
