…Police Arrest Herbalist’s Wife as Manhunt Intensifies for Fugitive Suspect
Solanke Ayomideji Taiwo
The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officer, SRC Lasisi Funmilayo Oluwamayokun , and her young daughter, Sewa , has taken a tragic turn as their remains were reportedly discovered in the home of a suspected herbalist in Osun State.
Lasisi, a 38-year-old officer attached to the FRSC Abeokuta Unit, and her daughter were declared missing earlier this month after leaving their residence at Obasanjo Hilltop Estate, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta , on the morning of Sunday, November 2, 2025 . According to the initial report lodged at the Kemta Divisional Police Headquarters on November 5, all efforts by family members and colleagues to reach her proved futile.
Fresh revelations emerged at the weekend when a source close to the bereaved husband, Mr. Lasisi , disclosed that the bodies of the officer and her daughter were recovered from the residence of a traditional healer in an undisclosed community in Osun State Amebo Newspaper NG learnt.
Following the grim discovery, police operatives apprehended the herbalist’s wife, while the prime suspect—her husband—has reportedly fled, prompting a full-scale manhunt. Police sources indicated that investigators believe the herbalist may have played a central role in the deaths, though the exact circumstances remain under scrutiny.
The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, Ph.D. , has ordered a comprehensive investigation, directing homicide detectives to collaborate with their counterparts in Osun State to ensure the fleeing suspect is located and prosecuted. He assured the public that the command remains committed to delivering justice for the victims.
“The loss of an officer and her child in such disturbing circumstances is unacceptable. We will pursue every lead to uncover the truth and bring all responsible individuals to justice,” the Commissioner said in a statement.
Meanwhile, the tragic incident has plunged the Abeokuta FRSC community and the victims’ neighborhood into deep mourning, with many residents expressing shock over the gruesome discovery.
As investigations intensify, police authorities are urging members of the public with useful information regarding the whereabouts of the fleeing herbalist to come forward.
