A 21-year-old undergraduate of Lead University, Ibadan, Oyo State, identified as Augusta Osedion has been murdered by her boyfriend, Benjamin, in Oral Estate, Ikota, Ajah, Lagos.
The instagram model and influencer whose name is Austa_xoxo was reportedly stabbed to death after the lovebirds had a misunderstanding, which degenerated into fight.
According to reports, the deceased called her mother on 11 of July, that she had a quarrel with her boyfriend. All efforts by her mum, Onwabhagbe Cordelia to reconcile them faild.
Cordelia who couldn’t reach her daughter and her boyfriend on phone became worried, she resorted to reaching the daughter’s roommate, who led her to the boyfriend’s house, at Oral Estate, Ikota, Ajah.
Onwabhagbe Cordelia who reported the case to the police on July 15 said: “When we got to my daughter’s boyfriend’s house, her Mercedes Benz C30 was parked in front of the building but the apartment was locked.”
Confirming the incident, spokesperson, Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, said: “Detectives led by DPOAjah visited the scene and the door was forced open, only to discover the lifeless body of Augusta and the female genital chopped off, in a pool of her own blood.
Corpse was recovered, despite its fast decomposing state. Marks of violence and signs of struggle were detected on the body, which was deposited at General Hospital mortuary, Yaba, for autopsy and preservation.
“A note suspected to have emanated from the said Benjamin was recovered at the scene and treated as exhibit. Scene has been cordoned off to enable crime operatives gather evidence. Preliminary investigation is ongoing with a view to transferring the case to SCIID Panti, Yaba for discreet investigation.”
Benjamin on the run, confesses
The suspect whose Instagram name is Killabiogram, confessed to the crime through his Instagram and Twitter page on Monday evening.
Benjamin who is currently on the run said: “I am truly sorry for the damage I have caused and the pain I have left, everything happened due to pain and betrayal, cheating, toxicity and all.
“None of her body parts went missing. Nothing was intentional. We got into a fight and argument regarding something I rather not say in order to protect her image and respect for the dead.
“But all that which led into argument and fight which led to her carrying a knife and stabbing then happened, which I wished never happened. I ran out of fear. I stabbed someone and didn’t know what to do at that point but nothing was intentional and none of her body parts was cut out.
“I deeply regret and will give up myself and say nothing but the truth as I know I have only a few days on earth and only the truth can bring me peace and bring God’s acceptance.
“I contacted her mom, yesterday, as well and I’m going to turn myself in and believe I deserve death now but regardless of anything, the truth deserves to be said and previewed and not manipulated.
“I will turn myself in and pay with my own life. Whatever the fate is, I will take, including death as there is no justification for taking a life. I will be accountable.”
