Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old suspect, Alabi Anthony, in connection with the raping and killing of an elderly woman, Olaseni Veronica in Iboropa Akoko Area.
It was gathered that the incident happened on Friday at Iboropa Akoko in Akoko North East Local Government Area, while the victim’s age was not disclosed.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh said this in a statement made available to newsmen yesterday in Akure.
“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.
“The commissioner of police 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 said. (NAN)
