Three people have been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command in connection with the death of a woman, Mrs Iyanuoluwa Adamolekun, in Arigidi Akoko, Akoko North-West Local Government Area of the state.
The suspects’ names were just Oluwaseun, Mobarak, and Rilwan. Mobarak’s mother is Oluwaseun, the housekeeper.
Adamolekun, a retired teacher, was allegedly murdered while sleeping in her bed by the accused, who also stole her cellphone last week. Her lifeless body was apparently discovered by her grandchild that tragic afternoon.
According to reports, the police monitored the deceased’s phone, which led to the arrest of one of the suspects, who then supported the police in apprehending other accomplices.
According to a source, the two suspects (Mobarak and Rilwan) admitted to scaling the fence rather than entering through the main gate in order to avoid making a sound.
“Having gained entry into the house that afternoon, they went straight to the deceased room, where she was lying on her bed after taking her bath. They confessed that they used a wooden box to shatter her head while the woman was screaming the second suspect strangulated her.”
The state police public relations officer, Mrs. Funmilayo Odunlami, who confirmed the development, said the suspects were arrested and are currently in detention.
“I can confirm their arrest and will send the details later,” the PPRO stated.