Police arrest suspect over gruesome murder of 65-year-old woman

Detectives from the Homicide Section of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended a suspect, Abubakar Iliyasu, in connection with the brutal murder of 65-year-old Mrs. Jane Okoye.

According to a statement released on Sunday by the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the tragic incident occurred on April 2, 2025, in the Orile Iganmu area of the state.

Preliminary investigations revealed that Iliyasu allegedly forced his way into the victim’s residence and later fled the scene with her Toyota Sienna vehicle.

The motive behind the attack is still under investigation, but authorities believe it may be linked to robbery.

Hundeyin confirmed that the suspect is currently in custody as further investigations continue. He assured the public that the command remains committed to bringing justice to the victim’s family and ensuring the safety of residents.

“The victim was found unconscious and taken to a medical facility where she later passed on.

“Following the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba, for discreet and thorough investigation, a team of homicide detectives promptly swung into action, deploying both intelligence and technical resources to get the suspect apprehended and recover the stolen property.

“Efforts of the detectives yielded positive results as the principal suspect, Abubakar Iliyasu, who had absconded with the deceased’s vehicle and other personal items, was traced to and arrested in Ankpa, Kogi State. The vehicle was recovered in good condition and has since been secured as evidence in the ongoing investigation,” the statement read.

The Lagos Police Command said the suspect is currently being held at the SCID, Yaba, where he is providing investigators with useful information.