The decomposing body of Badagry Okada Rider, Afesomu Amos, was discovered in an Ogun bush a week after going missing, sparking police investigation and outrage.
The Badagry Okada Rider, Afesomu Amos, who went missing for a week, has been found dead in a bush in Ado-Odo, Ogun State.
His decomposing body was discovered by police officers following days of search and investigation.
The discovery of the Badagry Okada Rider’s remains has thrown his family and community into mourning and renewed calls for justice.
Amos, a 42-year-old father of six from Vetho-Ajara in Badagry, Lagos State, reportedly left home on Friday, October 24, 2025, to work as a commercial motorcyclist.
He told his wife he was taking a passenger from Erekiti to Ado-Odo and promised to return before nightfall.
At about 7:30 p.m., he called his wife, assuring her he was on his way home. However, by 8 p.m., his phone went off and he never returned.
Alarmed, his family began a frantic search the following morning. His younger brother, Afesomu Samuel, reported the case to the nearest police station and joined officers in the search operation.
Speaking to reporters, Samuel said, “When my brother didn’t come home that night, I knew something was wrong. I went straight to the police station to report. Shortly after, officers contacted me for details of his motorcycle.”
Days later, Samuel was called again by police to identify a seized motorcycle suspected to belong to his missing brother. Shockingly, it was indeed Amos’s bike.
Three men had been arrested while trying to sell it. During interrogation, the suspects claimed they got the motorcycle from a man known only as Banga.
The case was subsequently transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Panti, Ikeja, where detectives intensified their efforts.
Investigators soon arrested an elderly man in Ajara, Badagry, who was found in possession of a mobile phone linked to the missing motorcyclist.
Building on this lead, detectives continued tracking the main suspect, Banga, who was later arrested in the Makoko area of Lagos on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
The arrest briefly raised hopes that Amos might still be alive. However, the next day, Samuel received a heartbreaking call informing him that his brother’s decomposing body had been discovered in an isolated bush in Ikogale, Ado-Odo, Ogun State.
“When I got there, I couldn’t recognize him at first,” Samuel recounted tearfully.
“My brother’s body was mutilated. His arms, eyes, and private parts were missing. It was the most painful thing I have ever seen.”
Police officers who accompanied the family at the scene confirmed that the remains had been severely decomposed, suggesting that Amos had been murdered days earlier. The body was later evacuated for autopsy while investigations continued.
The death of the Badagry Okada Rider has triggered outrage among residents of Badagry and Ado-Odo.
Local transport unions described the incident as barbaric, calling on security agencies to provide better protection for motorcyclists who operate along high-risk border routes.
A senior police officer who spoke under anonymity said, “We have arrested key suspects and are pursuing more leads. The Commissioner of Police has ordered a full-scale investigation to ensure justice for the victim.”
Community leaders also visited the family to express condolences and urged the police to ensure all those involved in the brutal killing are brought to book.
Samuel, who has been coordinating communication with the authorities, commended the police for their efforts so far but pleaded for sustained attention until the culprits are punished.
“My brother cannot just die like this without justice,” he said.
“We want the killers to face the law. Amos was a peaceful man who worked hard every day to provide for his six children.”
He appealed to both Lagos and Ogun State governments to strengthen joint patrols in border towns and stop ritual-related killings targeting motorcyclists and commuters.
Friends and neighbors described the late Badagry Okada Rider as humble, honest, and hardworking.
“He was everyone’s friend, always smiling and ready to help,” a neighbor said. “He didn’t deserve to die like that.”
His wife, devastated by the tragedy, has been struggling to care for their six children. Local churches and community members have begun organizing assistance for the bereaved family while they await the outcome of the investigation.
The killing has highlighted the increasing insecurity facing motorcycle operators in Nigeria, especially in remote communities linking Lagos and Ogun States.
Many riders have become easy targets for criminals who lure them to isolated locations.
Security experts have urged state authorities to tighten surveillance and improve night patrols across the region. They also called for stricter registration of commercial motorcycles to track ownership and prevent the resale of stolen bikes.
The Lagos State Police Command assured that every suspect involved in the case would be prosecuted.
“We are working closely with our Ogun counterparts and the SCID Panti team,” said an officer familiar with the case.
“The aim is to deliver justice and send a clear message that such crimes will not go unpunished.”
As family members prepare for Amos’s burial, the pain of his death remains fresh. His story has become a symbol of the dangers faced by everyday Nigerians who leave home each morning in search of an honest living but never return.
For the Afesomu family, closure will only come when justice is served, and the killers of the Badagry Okada Rider face the full weight of the law.
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