The Adekolure family has been plunged into deep sorrow and grief following the tragic discovery of their daughter, Idowu Glory’s, lifeless body near their home. The young woman, a recent graduate of the University of Benin, met an untimely and violent end, leaving her family and community in shock.
Glory had recently completed her studies at the University of Benin, a significant milestone that should have marked the beginning of a bright future. On June 13, 2024, she left her family home to visit her university for the necessary clearance procedures that would finalize her graduation. Tragically, she never returned alive.
A social media user, identified as @softbaba24, has been vocal about the incident, claiming that the deceased was his younger sister. Through a series of heartfelt and distressing posts on X.com, he recounted the harrowing events that led to Glory’s death. According to him, Glory was on her way back home from the university when she was brutally attacked.
He alleged that she was beaten, raped, and subsequently murdered in the Iyowa community area of Benin, the capital city of Edo State. Her body was then discarded near her family’s residence, compounding the horror and sorrow experienced by her loved ones.
“Her body was found close to our house,” he wrote, expressing the family’s profound anguish and confusion. This heart-wrenching detail underscores the severity of the crime and the brazen nature of the perpetrators, who left her remains in such close proximity to her home.
In his social media posts, @softbaba24 made a desperate plea to the public and the authorities. “We need justice for my sister. The police must investigate this,” he urged, calling on Nigerians and the police force to help uncover the truth behind Glory’s tragic demise. His posts reflect the family’s desperate need for answers and justice, as they seek to comprehend how such a tragedy could have befallen their loved one.
The brutal nature of Glory’s death has sent shockwaves through the community, sparking outrage and calls for action. The Iyowa community, known for its relatively peaceful atmosphere, is now the focus of a police investigation as they work to piece together the circumstances leading to this heinous crime.
Community members have expressed their fear and anger, demanding that the authorities take swift and decisive action to bring the culprits to justice. The local police have assured the public that they are conducting a thorough investigation to ensure that those responsible are apprehended and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The University of Benin has also been drawn into the spotlight, with students and staff expressing their condolences to Glory’s family and calling for improved security measures to protect students, especially those traveling to and from the campus.
Glory’s death is not just a personal tragedy for the Adekolure family but a stark reminder of the broader issues of violence and insecurity that plague communities. It highlights the need for more robust safety protocols and greater vigilance from both the authorities and community members to prevent such tragedies in the future.
As the investigation continues, the family, friends, and community members remain in a state of mourning, holding on to the hope that justice will be served. The social media campaign led by @softbaba24 has garnered significant attention, with many sharing his posts and calling for action, ensuring that Glory’s story is not forgotten and that her death does not go unpunished.
In memory of Idowu Glory, the Adekolure family, along with the broader community, continues to seek answers and justice, hoping that her untimely death will lead to greater awareness and prevention of such atrocities in the future.
He wrote, “Justice for my younger sister Adekolure Idowu Glory, who was raped and killed in lyowa community, Benin, Edo State on her way back from school (UNIBEN). She went for her clearance and her corpse dropped close to her mother’s house.
“Help us seek justice for my kid sister that just graduated from the University of Benin in April 2024 and still processing her projects and clearance and was raped to death on her way back from school on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at just 22 years.
“Her lifeless body has been deposited at UBTH mortuary on 15/6/24 with the help of the Nigeria Police from Ekiadolor Division. She was beaten, raped, and killed. Please Nigerians, come to my rescue. The help I need now is just for my innocent sister, my mum can’t hold herself.
“Please everyone should help me to retweet and tag those that can help me get justice.”
