The prime suspect in the killing of 65-year-old Jane Okoye has been detained by the Lagos State Police Command’s Homicide Section.
The Lagos Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, stated in a statement on Sunday that the incident took place in the South-West state’s Orile Iganmu on April 2, 2025.
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Hundeyin cited a preliminary investigation that revealed Abubakar Iliyasu had allegedly eluded the victim’s Toyota Sienna vehicle and forcibly gained access to her home. The victim later passed away after being discovered unconscious in a medical facility.
A team of homicide detectives immediately took action, using both intelligence and technical resources, to apprehend the suspect and retrieve the stolen property, he added.
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The detectives made good on their efforts, with Iliyasu, the main suspect, being interrogated and detained in Ankpa, Kogi State, who had fled with the deceased’s car and other personal belongings. In the ongoing investigation, the vehicle was recovered in good condition and used as evidence.
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The suspect is currently being detained at the SCID, Yaba, Lagos State, where he assists law enforcement with pertinent information.
Olohundare Jimoh, the police commissioner in Lagos State, assured the public that the suspect would face charges after the investigation was finished.
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Source: Channels TV
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