OPERATIVES of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two principal suspects in connection with the murder and burning of a young lady on Saturday, May 24, in the ‘Gangare’ area, near the canal behind Mile 12 Market.
According to a statement on Monday, May 26, by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin (CSP), the victim, from Nasarawa State, was allegedly attacked and set ablaze in a premeditated act orchestrated by her estranged boyfriend and his accomplices.
He clarified that contrary to widespread misinformation, no blasphemy was established in the incident, noting that the deceased had been living in the area with relatives from the northern part of the country and her exact occupation remained unknown.
Hundeyin stated: “Preliminary investigations have revealed that she is from Nasarawa State and not a Yoruba woman.
“The prolonged dispute between her and her boyfriend, who is currently at large, and had attempted to forcefully rekindle their relationship, led to the conspiracy.
“The boyfriend, along with other suspects, two of whom are now in custody, planned and executed the attack.”
He said investigation was being intensified to apprehend the fleeing boyfriend and other suspects still at large, while those arrested were being detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) on Panti Street, Yaba, where they were assisting detectives and investigators in efforts to apprehend other perpetrators in the murder.
The Commnd’s spokesman assured that normalcy had been fully restored in the affected areas, adding: “Residents of Lagos are encouraged not to panic and to continue their lawful activities peacefully without apprehension, while awaiting the outcome of the investigation, which will be made public.
“People are urged to exercise restraint and refrain from spreading unverified information that may cause unnecessary fear.”
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