After 25 days of uncertainty, the father of Miss Andrel Eloho Okah, a student of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has confirmed the discovery of her lifeless body at the mortuary of Ode General Hospital, Ekiti State.
Miss Okah, popularly known as Annie Vincent, was declared missing on Friday, June 20, 2025. Her disappearance sparked widespread concern on and off campus, with several reports claiming her body had been found alongside that of another missing student, Mr. John Abah.
However, in a detailed statement released on Tuesday, July 15, made exclusive available to Afrocover, her father, Reverend Prince Vincent Itive Okah, dispelled the initial media reports, stating that only his daughter’s remains have been found.
“Before today, a lot of news agencies, media houses and bloggers had published that the bodies of my daughter and Mr. John Abah were found. This is not true,” Rev. Okah clarified.
According to him, it was not until July 15 that he saw his daughter’s corpse for the first time at the Ode General Hospital mortuary, where he was informed that her body had been deposited since Sunday, June 22, after villagers discovered it by the roadside and alerted the local police.
Rev. Okah commended the Ondo State Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit for their efforts in uncovering the truth behind his daughter’s death. He confirmed that three out of four suspects involved in the abduction and killing have been apprehended, while one remains at large.
“My daughter was a victim of circumstance, as confessed by the suspects,” he said. “They have admitted to kidnapping and killing her. I give credit to the Ondo State Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit for their tactics, experience, and resilience.”
While the police investigation continues, Rev. Okah is calling for public support to give his late daughter a befitting burial, describing her as a young woman full of promise.
“She was a star quenched,” he mourned. “All I want now is to commence her journey to mother earth with dignity.”
He revealed that the body will be transported from Ode, Ekiti State, to Iyede in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State for burial. He also urged AAUA students, particularly the Students’ Union Government (SUG) and student body, to honor her memory.
Rev. Okah further called on the public, human rights activists, NGOs, and the media to continue following the case to ensure justice is served. He also stressed that Mr. John Abah remains missing, although suspects have confessed to his murder as well.
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“Mr. John Abah’s whereabouts remain a mystery, whether dead or alive. The police are still searching,” he noted.
The grieving father expressed gratitude to individuals and organizations who supported the family during the traumatic period. He acknowledged the Military Estate, Ibeju-Lekki, Gospel Impact World Missions, Edo Delta Association, and others, including Muslim faithfuls, Christians, traditionalists, and members of the police force.
He also appreciated the Ondo State Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal, for his leadership and oversight on the matter.
Rev. Okah concluded his message with hope for justice, pledging to keep the public informed as more details unfold.
