Osun Woman Found Dead With Severed Hand Inside Church

An unidentified woman has been found dead inside a church premises in the Obelewo area of Osogbo, Osun State, with her left wrist reportedly severed.

The discovery prompted police detectives to visit the scene as authorities commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.

According to the Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu, preliminary investigations indicated that the deceased had allegedly been slaughtered, while her left wrist was cut off and taken away by unknown persons.

The police said the motive behind the killing and the identity of those responsible had not been established.

“The investigations revealed that the deceased was slaughtered and her left wrist severed and taken away by unknown persons,” Iniedu said.

The police spokesperson said detectives were working to identify the deceased and determine what led to the killing.

He added that investigators were also examining the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body within the church premises.

The corpse was subsequently taken to a hospital mortuary for an autopsy, which is expected to assist investigators in determining the exact cause and manner of death.

The State Command Investigation Department has commenced a full investigation into the incident, with efforts ongoing to establish the identity of the deceased and identify those responsible.

Authorities have not disclosed whether any arrests have been made in connection with the case.

The incident has raised concerns among residents of the Obelewo area, particularly over the circumstances in which the woman was killed and how her body came to be found inside the church premises.

Police authorities are expected to provide further information as the investigation progresses.

The command has appealed for relevant information from members of the public that could assist investigators in identifying the deceased, tracing the perpetrators and establishing the motive behind the killing.

The case remains under investigation.