23-year-old man nabbed for raping, killing victim in Ogun
08 April 2022 |
2:47 am
Men of Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 23- year- old man, Ikenna James for raping and killing his 29- year- old neighbour, Oluwatoshin Adefisayo, a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University.
Men of Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 23- year- old man, Ikenna James for raping and killing his 29- year- old neighbour, Oluwatoshin Adefisayo, a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University.
The suspect
The suspect, who lives in the same compound with the deceased, allegedly conspired with his friend, who is now at large and broke into the apartment of the deceased in the night through the ceiling, while she was fast asleep, raped her before they strangled her.
The Guardian gathered that the neighbours including the parents of the suspect woke up in the morning only to discover that the apartment of the deceased had been broken into.
According to a source, the neighbours later invited the local vigilante to the scene, and while at the scene, James was seen coming down from the ceiling where he was hiding after the dastardly act.
He was quickly held down, while a distress call was made to the police at Ogijo divisional headquarters.
The Divisional Police Officer, Ogijo Division, Onatufeh Umoh, quickly led his men to the scene and got the suspect arrested.
On interrogation, James confessed to the commission of the crime, while his partner in crime is on the run.
He also informed the police that they decided to kill the victim after raping her because they discovered that she recognised them.
James’ parents, who described his arrest as good riddance to bad rubbish, said they have already given up on him as he is the black sheep of the family.
They also appealed to authorities concerned to ensure that appropriate punishment is meted to him.
MEANWHILE, the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Bankole, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspect to the homicide section of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) for further investigation.
He also directed that his accomplice must be hunted and brought to book.
1 day ago
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) will on Thursday, April 18, 2024 arraign a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. He will be arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite alongside three other suspects, Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman, and Abdulsalam Hudu on 19- count charges bordering…
1 day ago
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has dragged Justice Usman Na'Abba of the Kano High Court for allegedly breaching the extant provision of the law while granting an Ex-parte motion suspending its national chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje from the party. In a petition to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, and the NJC,…
1 day ago
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has distanced itself from the widely reported news that the Northern region regrets voting for President Bola Tinubu. NEF in a statement by its Deputy Director General II, Salisu Mohammed, said the forum is not engaged in the politics of the 2027 election or decided on whom to support or…
1 day ago
The Minister of Works, Engineer David Umahi, has been assured of the full backing of the Nigerian military in realising the lofty road infrastructure objectives of the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Giving the assurance, the Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, while on a courtesy call to the Works…
1 day ago
The stage is now set for the election or appointment of a new National Chairman for the People's Democratic Party (PDP) following a significant move by former chairman Iyorchia Ayu. On Wednesday, Ayu demonstrated his unwavering dedication to the party by withdrawing all pending appeals at the Court of Appeal, where he had been contesting…
1 day ago
A Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja on Wednesday restrained the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from arresting, detaining, and prosecuting former governor Yahaya Bello. EFCC officials on Wednesday laid siege to Bello's residence located at Wuse Zone 4 of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. READ ALSO: EFCC operatives storm Yahaya Bello’s…
1 day ago
The United States Embassy and former vice president, Yemi Osinbajo have wished Tunde Onakoya well in his attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records. Onakoya set up a program "About Play Chess With Tunde Onakoya" to support the dreams of millions of children globally. To achieve this, Onakoya will play chess for 58…
1 day ago
Kogi State governor Usman Ododo has reportedly moved his predecessor Yahaya Bello out of his Abuja residence. Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) besieged Bello's Abuja residence earlier on Wednesday. The EFCC operatives had earlier restricted movement in and around Bello’s house situated on Benghazi Street, Wuse Zone 4. In a video…
1 day ago
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar sparked controversy over the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project to discredit it. The group’s chairman, Chief Niyi Akinsiju Cifian, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Atiku Abubakar faulted the statement by Works Minister, Dave Umahi, that the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway…
1 day ago
President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive that will facilitate the inclusion of National Open University (NOUN) graduates in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. Tinubu directed the Federal Ministry of Education to provide the necessary modalities for NOUN graduates who fall within the age bracket to serve as allowed by the law. The…
×
Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox every day of the week. Stay informed with the Guardian’s leading coverage of Nigerian and world news, business, technology and sports.
0 Comments
We will review and take appropriate action.