A 21-year-old suspect, identified as Alabi Anthony, has been arrested for the alleged rape and murder of a woman identified as Olaseni Veronica in Iboropa community, located in Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The police said the suspect allegedly strangled the victim to death after sexually assaulting her last week.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed in a statement on Sunday that the arrest followed intelligence gathering by detectives, who traced the deceased’s missing mobile phone to the suspect.
Police authorities said Anthony has confessed to the crime, admitting that he had carnal knowledge of the victim before killing her.
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“The suspect has confessed to the crime, admitting to having carnal knowledge of the victim and thereafter strangling her to death,” Jimoh stated.
The police described the incident as “heinous and inhumane,” assuring the public that justice would be pursued.
The case has since been transferred to the state command headquarters in Akure for further investigation and prosecution.
The command also urged residents to promptly report suspicious activities and avoid making premature conclusions in cases involving sudden or unnatural deaths, noting that timely information is critical to effective policing.
