The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended a 21-year-old suspect, Alabi Anthony, over the alleged rape and murder of a woman, Olaseni Veronica, in Iboropa community, located in Akoko North-East Local Government Area.
The incident, which reportedly occurred last week, involved the suspect allegedly strangling the victim after sexually assaulting her.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed that operatives were able to track and arrest the suspect using intelligence gathered from the victim’s missing mobile phone.
“The suspect has confessed to the crime, admitting to having carnal knowledge of the victim and thereafter strangling her to death.
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“The command condemns this heinous and inhumane act and assures the public that justice will be diligently pursued,” Jimoh stated.
He further revealed that the case has been transferred to the state police headquarters in Akure for comprehensive investigation and prosecution.
The police command also appealed to residents to promptly report any suspicious activities and avoid drawing premature conclusions in cases involving sudden or unexplained deaths, emphasising that timely information is crucial for effective investigations.