An official of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ogun State, Abass Olalekan, has been taken into police custody following the death of a female corps member, Victoria Ariyo, in Abeokuta.
Ariyo, who was serving in Abeokuta South Local Government Area, reportedly died on Tuesday after developing complications linked to a terminated pregnancy. She has since been buried at Kobape Cemetery along the Kobape-Sagamu Road.
Sources alleged that Ariyo’s pregnancy was terminated under circumstances that later led to her death. The NYSC official, who serves as the Local Government Inspector (LGI) for Abeokuta South, is reportedly being investigated over his alleged involvement.
Insiders further claimed that Olalekan had a personal relationship with the deceased, which allegedly resulted in the pregnancy. Authorities are now probing the circumstances surrounding both the relationship and the medical procedure.
Confirming the development, a police source said the official is currently in custody at the Ogun State Police Command headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta.
The incident comes barely one month after another corps member, Adeleye Mary, was found dead in her apartment in the same Abeokuta South LGA. Mary, who was serving at Ogun State Television (OGTV), died under unclear circumstances, although police say both cases are not connected.
Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed Ariyo’s death, stating that the State Criminal Investigation Department has commenced a full probe into the matter.
“The case of the demise of Victoria Ariyo is under investigation,” he said, declining further comment on the arrest or alleged involvement of the NYSC official.
Reacting in a statement, the NYSC expressed sadness over the incident and extended condolences to the family of the deceased. The scheme confirmed that a staff member has been taken into custody and assured the public of its cooperation with security agencies.
NYSC spokesperson Caroline Embu reiterated the agency’s zero tolerance for misconduct, stressing that the welfare and safety of corps members remain a top priority.
Authorities have urged the public to avoid speculation as investigations continue.
