Ogun police investigate death of corps member
The Ogun State Police are investigating the death of corps member Victoria Ariyo, who allegedly died from complications after an abortion procedure, amid concerns following another corps member's recent mysterious death.
The Ogun State Police Command has initiated an investigation following the death of Victoria Ariyo, a female corps member serving in Abeokuta South Local Government. Reports indicate that Ariyo died due to complications arising from an abortion procedure she allegedly underwent. The circumstances of her death have raised alarms within the community, as she was buried shortly after, in Kobape Cemetery, located on the Kobape-Sagamu Road in Abeokuta. This incident has compounded concerns in the area, especially considering it comes less than a month after another female corps member, Adeleye Mary, died under mysterious circumstances. Both women were reportedly friends and served in the same local government. Adeleye's unexpected death occurred while she was stationed at a television station as part of her mandatory national service, further deepening the investigation and scrutiny surrounding the deaths of young women in similar circumstances. The repeated incidents involving corps members, particularly under overlapping conditions, have triggered discussions about safety and mental health support for young Nigerians serving in such roles. The Ogun State Police's involvement indicates the seriousness of the situation, as the local government and community await clearer answers regarding the unfortunate fates of these corps members.