The police command in Ondo State says it arrested a 21-year-old suspect, Alabi Anthony, in connection with raping and killing of an elderly woman, Veronica Olaseni.

The incident happened on Friday in Iboropa Akoko, Akoko North East Local Government Area of the state.

DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s spokesperson, said this in a statement on Sunday.

“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,” Mr Jimoh said.

He said the case had been transferred to the headquarters in Akure, the state capital, 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. 

(NAN)