Police arrest palm wine tapper over alleged rape, murder of 80-years-old woman in Ondo

The Police in Ondo State have arrested a palm wine tapper identified as Sunday, in Costain area of Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area over the death of an 80-year-old woman, who was suspected to have been raped before being strangled.

The octogenarian was found dead inside her farm located in Costain camp after being declared missing for a few days and was suspected to have been raped to death based on the position of her corpse when it was found.

A source said there have been cases of rape in the community in recent times, adding that women are now scared of going to their farms for fear of being sexually assaulted.

The sources, however, said youths in the farm settlement combed the farms and a palm wine tapper was apprehended during the search for the perpetrators of the crime.

He said the palm wine tapper was suspected to have participated in the killing of the 80-year-old woman, as her phone was found in his pocket, and he could not give a clear explanation of how he got the phone.

He said the youths handed over the suspect to the police, adding that he claimed the grandmother might have been attacked and killed by suspected herders.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) confirmed the suspect had been taken into custody, and transferred to the State Police Headquarters.

Odunlami said investigation has commenced on the matter.

“Yes, I can confirm that the suspect is in our custody, he will soon be charged to court after the completion of the investigation,” the Police spokesperson said.

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