Elderly woman found dead in Lagos bush

An elderly woman was discovered dead in a bush on the outskirts of Lagos, Nigeria, on June 1 2026. Police were called to the scene after a passerby reported the body. The woman, identified as 78‑year‑old Mrs. Aisha Olatunji, lived alone in a nearby informal settlement. Initial examinations suggested natural causes, but an autopsy was ordered to rule out foul play. The Lagos State Police Command has opened an investigation and is urging anyone with information to come forward. Views Nigeria