The police command in Kwara says it arrested a suspect in connection with the death of a student of the Federal Polytechnic in Offa, Kwara, Toyin Bamidele.

The police said this in a statement made available to journalists in Ilorin on Sunday by the Commissioner of Police in the state, Victor Olaiya.

On Thursday, the student was found lying in a pool of blood in her apartment at the Dapson Extension area of Offa.

The police said it received information through the Divisional Police Headquarters, Offa, that, on November 16, at about 5:20 p.m., an HND I student of the institution was found lying in a pool of blood at Dapson area, Offa.

“On receipt of the information, a team of investigators, led by the Divisional Police Officer, Offa Division, was dispatched to the scene of the incident. Preliminary investigation at the scene revealed some marks of violence on the face and neck regions of the body.

“The body was removed to Wale Clinic and Hospital, where the deceased was certified dead by a medical practitioner,” said the police statement.

It noted that the deceased’s remains were deposited in the mortuary for an autopsy.

The police said a suspect was apprehended in connection with the case and was presently helping the police in their investigation.

“The command wishes to advise members of the public to be conscious and vigilant during this period, as evil men are prowling, looking for what and who to devour.

“The command will not relent in her onerous duty to ensure the safety and security of citizens and their property while reiterating its determination to get to the root of this crime.”

(NAN)