Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a 21-year-old suspect for allegedly raping and killing an elderly woman, Veronica Anthony, in Iboropa-Akoko, Akoko North-East Local Government Area.
The suspect, identified as Anthony Alabi, was apprehended after police tracked the deceased’s phone.
The incident reportedly caused tension in the community, with security operatives intervening to prevent jungle justice as angry youths had gathered to attack the suspect.
According to the spokesperson of the Ondo State Police Command, Jimoh Abayomi, the suspect is currently in custody and has confessed to the crime.
He said, “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 case has been transferred to Headquarters, Akure, for further discreet investigation and prosecution.”
