26-Year-Old Lady Murdered By Her Runway Boyfriend In Ibadan (Photos)

A young woman’s life was brutally cut short, and the man who was supposed to love her is now a fugitive on the run.

Precious Mogaji, just 26 years old and full of life, was found lying lifeless at the doorstep of her boyfriend’s room in the Oguntula area of Ojoo, Ibadan, Oyo State — in what is shaping up to be one of the most chilling domestic murder cases in recent memory.

As previously reported by NaijaChoice News, a Good Samaritan stumbled upon her motionless body in the dead of night — at exactly 12:05 AM — and raised the alarm. By then, it was already too late for Precious. Her alleged killer, boyfriend Quadri Mohammed, 29, had already fled the scene like a thief in the night, leaving behind only a corpse and unanswered questions.

Police swooped in almost immediately, cordoning off the scene and launching a full-blown manhunt. But Quadri? Gone. Vanished. In the wind.

The Oyo State Police Command has since confirmed the incident and debunked swirling social media reports that placed the murder at Akobo, clarifying that the dastardly act took place right at Ojoo — in the very room Precious had trusted enough to visit.

In a statement issued on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, the police declared: “The Oyo State Police Command has commenced investigation into the alleged murder of a victim, one Precious Mogaji ‘F’, aged 26 years.

“Preliminary investigation in this regard reveals that at about 0005hrs, the incident was brought to the attention of the Police by a good Samaritan who reported that the victim was found lying lifeless at the entrance of the room of her boyfriend, Quadri Mohammed ‘M’, aged 29 years.

“Contrary to the false narrative circulating in some sections of the media alleging that the incident occurred at Akobo and involved a husband attempting to place the corpse of his wife in the trunk of a car, preliminary findings indicate that the incident actually occurred at the Oguntula area of Ojoo, Ibadan, and not Akobo as widely reported.

“Consequently, the command considers it necessary to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident in order to set the record straight. Acting promptly on the information received, the Patrol Team and Incident Duty Officer of Ojoo Division were swiftly dispatched to the scene.

“Upon arrival, the lifeless body of the victim was discovered on the floor at the doorway of the suspect’s room. The body was forensically examined and findings duly documented in line with established investigative procedures and laid down rules.

“Following the preliminary examination, the scene was properly documented and photographs were taken. Thereafter, the corpse was evacuated by the Police to a hospital where it has been deposited at the morgue for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

“In the course of the investigation, it was discovered that the said boyfriend, Quadri Mohammed, is currently at large. Investigation is ongoing, while concerted efforts are being intensified to apprehend the suspect.”

This latest police confirmation, which aligns with reports from major outlets like Punch Newspapers and Daily Post, comes as the streets of Ibadan continue to buzz with outrage. Families and residents are demanding swift justice, with many questioning how a young woman in the prime of her life could meet such a tragic end in what should have been a place of safety.

The command has urged anyone with information that could assist the investigation to contact the nearest Police station or the state Police command immediately. It also assured the public that further updates will be provided and asked them to disregard misleading reports circulating on social media.

Quadri Mohammed is still at large. If you know his whereabouts, contact your nearest police station immediately.

The body of Precious Mogaji remains in the morgue awaiting autopsy, while her family is left to pick up the shattered pieces of a life that ended far too soon.