The body of 23-year-old Miss Precious Yusuf was found on DLA Road in Asaba, Delta State, after visiting a man she met on a dating website.
Police Public Relations Officer of Delta State Command, Bright Edafe who confirmed the incident disclosed that investigating is ongoing.
According to the statement, Precious told a friend she was meeting the man on October 22 and last made contact the following morning and her body was discovered on October 24.
The police commissioner warned young women to exercise caution when meeting people from dating websites and social media platforms.
The statement reads:
Delta State Police Command condoles with the family of one Miss Precious Yusuf ‘f’ aged 23 years whose corpse was found along DLA Road opposite Falcon Club Asaba.
“On the 24th of October 2024 at about 0840 hours, the DPO ‘A’ division Asaba received a distress call that the corpse of a young lady was found at DLA Road opposite Falcon Club.
“The DPO CSP Rex Abiodun swiftly mobilized and led police operatives of the division to the scene where the corpse of the lady was found.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that on 22nd October 2024, she told her friend that she was going to see a male friend she met on iHappy dating website.
“She left the house on 22nd October to see the young man at Coka. On the 23rd at about 0730 hours, she called her friend that she was on her way home and that was unfortunately the last time she made any contact only for her corpse to be found the next day.
“The corpse has been deposited at the mortuary awaiting autopsy. The Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Olufemi Abaniwonda assures members of the public particularly the family of the deceased that the Investigation has commenced and also assures them of justice.
“The Commissioner of Police therefore urges young ladies to be mindful of the friends they hang out with and should exercise caution particularly when dealing with people they meet on dating websites and other social media platforms.”
