NAPERVILLE, Ill. (BN24) — A Nigerian woman who had been missing for over two weeks was found dead Thursday near a trailhead in a forest preserve in Naperville, Illinois, police confirmed.
The body of 46-year-old Olasinmibo “Sinmi” Abosede, who was last seen walking away from her home in the 2100 block of Sudbury Street around 9:20 a.m. on July 30, was discovered in a dense grassy area near the southwest corner of Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve at 83rd Street and Chandelle Drive.
In a joint statement released by the Naperville Police Department and the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, officials said the body was located after a report was made to police on the afternoon of August 14. Officers were guided through tall vegetation before locating the deceased. Clothing found on the body matched the description of what Abosede was last seen wearing.
While formal identification is pending confirmation by the DuPage County Coroner’s Office, Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres acknowledged the likelihood that the remains belong to Abosede.
“We are deeply saddened by this loss and extend our sincere condolences to the Abosede family during this difficult time,” Arres said in the release. “We thank the community for its support and ask that everyone respect the family’s privacy.”
Police stated that no signs of foul play were detected and the death is not being investigated as a criminal matter.
Abosede’s cousin, Fehintola da-Silva, also confirmed the news in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“My cousin, Sinmi, was found dead. This has been a blow to our family,” she wrote. “To everyone who reposted, shared, and reached out during the search, thank you for your kindness. May her soul rest in peace.”
St. Raphael Catholic Church, where Abosede was a parishioner, issued a statement expressing sorrow and offering prayers.
“Our parish family at St. Raphael Catholic Church has been praying diligently for the safe return of Olasinmibo ‘Sinmi’ Abosede,” the church said. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of her passing. We remain committed to lifting Sinmi and her loved ones in prayer in the days ahead.”
The DuPage County Coroner’s Office will release the final autopsy report in the coming days.
