Police say search continues for missing Lagos woman
Three months after Comfort Uwakwe went missing in Epe, her family is still seeking answers. The Lagos State Police, represented by Abimbola Adebisi, insist they are actively investigating the case. The family remains distressed, questioning the police’s reliance on the boyfriend’s account and demanding more thorough investigations. The police have promised to provide an update soon.
What happened
- Comfort Uwakwe disappeared after visiting her boyfriend, Olajide Akeushola, in Epe.
- Her sister, Onyinyechi, said Comfort called a friend in distress after being locked in a room, then became unreachable.
- The boyfriend was arrested and allegedly confessed to meeting Comfort, claiming she was later involved in a fatal accident.
- Police recovered a leg at the alleged accident site, but the family disputes that it belongs to Comfort and has requested a DNA test.
- The police, through Abimbola Adebisi, say investigations are ongoing and an update will be made public soon.
