- Safiu Kehinde
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old suspect, Alabi Anthony, in connection with raping and killing an elderly woman, one Olaseni Veronica, in Iboropa Akoko Area.
DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s spokesperson, said this in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Akure.
It was gathered that the incident happened on Friday at Iboropa Akoko in Akoko Northeast Local Government Area of the state.
“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.” Jimoh wrote.
While condemning the crime, the command vowed to ensure justice is served as the suspect had been transferred to the police headquarters for discreet investigation.
“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 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 said.” The Ondo police spokesperson added.