The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Abubakar Iliyasu for the murder of a 65-year-old woman, Mrs Jane Okoye.
Okoye was k!lled in the Orile Iganmu area of the state on April 2, 2025.
The spokesperson of the command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, May 4, said the suspect was arrested by detectives of the Homicide Section of the Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba, after being tracked to Kogi State.
According to the PPRO, the suspect forcibly gained access to the victim’s residence and fled with her Toyota Sienna vehicle.
Okoye was found unconscious and taken to a hospital where she later died.
“Detectives of the Homicide Section, Lagos State Police Command, have arrested one Abubakar Iliyasu ‘m’ for the m8rder of 65-year-old Mrs Jane Okoye which occurred on April 2, 2025 in the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos State,” the statement read.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect had 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.
“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 suspect is currently being detained at the SCID, Yaba, where he is assisting investigators with useful information.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, has assured the public that the suspect will be prosecuted at the conclusion of the investigation.
“He emphasized that the Command remains steadfast in its mission to protect lives and property in Lagos State.”
