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Police arrest BRT driver who allegedly kidnapped and murdered 22-year-old lady

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested the driver of the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit vehicle (BRT) who allegedly kidnapped a 22-year-old lady, Oluwabamise Ayanwole after she boarded the bus in Ajah area of the state.

The arrest is coming amid the distraught, sorrow and discomfort elicited on the deceased family and friends.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Adekunle Ajisebutu, made this known in a chat, even as he confirmed that the dead body of the lady has been found.

“The driver of the BRT has been arrested,” Ajisebutu stated.

He also said the killers of Ayanwole, who got missing in transit while onboard the bus, would face justice.

According to the PPRO, the abductors dumped the remains of the lady on the Carter Bridge by Ogogoro Community.

Oluwabamise was reportedly kinapped on her way back from work on February 26, 2022.

Unfortunately, her corpse was found lying on Carter Bridge by Ogogoro community in Lagos Island, on Sunday, March 6.

In a recent development, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Jubril Gawat, on Monday afternoon, March 7, confirmed that the driver has now been arrested.

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