The Lagos Police Command has detained a suspect for the alleged murder of 65-year-old Jane Okoye on April 2 in the Orile Iganmu area of the state.

The command’s spokesman, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in a post on his official X handle @benHundeyin on Sunday.

He said detectives of the homicide section of the command apprehended the suspect, who broke into the victim’s compound to rob her.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect forcibly gained access to the victim’s premises and fled with her Toyota Sienna vehicle.

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

Mr Hundeyin said that following the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba, for a discreet and thorough investigation, a team of homicide detectives promptly swung into action.

“The team deployed both intelligence and technical resources to get the suspect apprehended and recover the stolen vehicle.

“Efforts of the detectives yielded positive results as the principal suspect, who had absconded with the deceased’s vehicle and other personal items, was traced and arrested in Ankpa, Kogi State.

“The vehicle was recovered in good condition and secured as evidence in the ongoing investigation, ” he said.

According to him, the suspect is currently being detained at the SCID, Yaba, where he is assisting investigators with useful information.

The police spokesperson said the state commissioner of police, Olohunde Jimoh, assured the public that the suspect would be prosecuted after the investigation.

Mr Hundeyin said the command remains steadfast in its mission to protect lives and property in the state.

(NAN)