21-Year Old  Rap3es, Hacks To Death Elderly Woman In Ondo Community

By Ayodele Oni

Residents of Iboropa in Akoko North-East Local Government Area, Ondo State, were mortified after an elderly woman was allegedly ra3ed and killed by a young man believed to be in his early 20s.

The suspect, whose exact age has not been officially confirmed is currently in police custody.

The age of the victim has also not been formally disclosed, but community sources described her as an elderly woman well known in the area.

Sources in the community revealed that the suspect was arrested following investigations by security operatives after the body of the woman was discovered under suspicious circumstances.

It was gathered that the suspect was later brought to the community by Police Officers for identification at the scene of the incident, a development that attracted a large crowd of residents.

A video circulating on social media showed the suspect allegedly speaking while in custody, which residents claimed was part of the investigation process, although the content has not been officially confirmed by the police.

The incident reportedly caused tension in Iboropa Akoko, as angry youths and residents gathered when the suspect was brought to the scene. Security operatives had to hurriedly whisked the suspect away  to prevent the situation from degenerating.

While confirming the incident, the Ondo State Police Command confirmed the arrest and gave the suspect age as 21-year-old and name Alabi Anthony.

It added that Alabi was being held in connection with the tragic death of one Olaseni Veronica ‘f’ in Iboropa, Akoko area of the state.

“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, admitting 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. The case has been transferred to Headquarters, Akure for further discreet investigation and prosecution.

“The Commissioner of Police urges members of 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.”