Police arrest 21 year-old man for raping, killing elderly woman

By Muftau Ogunyemi

The Police Command in Ondo State says it arrested a 21-year-old suspect, Alabi Anthony, in connection with raping and killing an elderly woman, one Olaseni Veronica ‘f’ in Iboropa Akoko Area.

DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s spokesperson, said this in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Akure.

He revealed that the suspect confessed to the allegations, stating that he strangled the victim to death after forcing himself on her.

“Following credible intelligence, detectives promptly launched an investigation which led to the tracking of the deceased’s missing phone and the subsequent arrest of the suspect. The suspect has confessed to the crime and admitted to having carnal knowledge of the victim and thereafter strangling her to death. The command condemns this heinous and inhumane act and assures the public that justice will be diligently pursued. The case has been transferred to the headquarters in Akure for further discreet investigation and prosecution,” he stated.

“The state Commissioner of Police (CP) urges the public to promptly report suspicious incidents and avoid hasty conclusions in cases of sudden or unnatural deaths, as timely reporting greatly aids effective investigation,” he added.