Police Clear Siblings Of Mutilation Allegation As Eldest Son Calls For Family Reconciliation

Police have cleared siblings of mutilation allegation as eldest son calls for family reconciliation.

NewsRain Nigeria reports that the Nigeria Police Force has concluded its investigation into the death of Madam Kehinde Hannah Bodunde Olumomi, stating that no evidence of body mutilation was found, contrary to allegations that circulated after her death.

According to the police investigation report, a pathologist’s physical examination established that the deceased died from complications arising from a debilitating illness, with no indication of foul play or post-mortem mutilation.

Reacting to the outcome of the investigation, the deceased’s eldest son, Ojo Oluwafemi, commended the Nigeria Police Force for conducting a thorough and professional investigation.

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He also appealed to all stakeholders to allow the family to give their late mother a dignified final burial.

In a statement issued from Canada on Tuesday and made available to journalists in Akure, Ondo State, Oluwafemi acknowledged that the allegations against his siblings arose amid grief, confusion, and public concern over the circumstances surrounding their mother’s death.

According to him, his brothers, Olaleye and Yomi, may have erred by denying him and other family members unrestricted access to their mother during her illness, a situation he believes may have deprived her of additional care. However, he stressed that only God has the power to give and take life.

“I also appreciate my half-brothers for doing their best to care for our mother during her illness. I sincerely thank them for their efforts,” he said.

Oluwafemi explained that the accusations were made during a period of emotional distress, particularly after his brothers allegedly removed their mother’s body from the mortuary and buried her without his consent or the involvement of other family members, despite an existing court order restraining the burial.

“At that time, there was enormous pressure, tension, and apprehension among family members and the public, which ultimately led to the court ordering the exhumation of our mother’s remains,” he said.

He further praised the Nigeria Police Force for recommending reconciliation among all parties and encouraging the family to jointly agree on appropriate burial arrangements.

“I also appeal to members of the public, friends, and anyone alleging that my mother was used for ritual purposes to completely disregard such claims,” he added.

Oluwafemi called on his immediate sister, Yetunde Ojo, and his brothers, Olaleye and Yomi, to put the painful episode behind them and work towards healing and unity.

“Our mother was a devoted Christian who loved God deeply. Her greatest wish would be for her six children to remain united as one family, regardless of past disagreements.

I urge everyone to honour her memory with peace, forgiveness, and unity rather than conflict,” he said.