Kwara State Police said one suspect has been apprehended in connection with the killing of the female student.
By Dele Moses, Ilorin
Police in Kwara have promised to get to the root of the killing of Toyin Bamidele, an HND I food technology female student of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, in the state.
The student was reportedly hacked to death at her apartment in Offa on Thursday.
The police who confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday said a suspect had been arrested in connection with the crime.
The statement which was signed by the state police commissioner, Victor Olaiya, said the suspect was helping the police in their investigation of the matter and assured determination of the police to get to the root of the crime.
The statement reads: “Kwara State Police Command, through the Divisional Police Headquarters,Offa received information on November 16, 2023, at about 1720Hrs to the effect that an HND 1 student of Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, named Toyin Bamidele, ‘F’ a student of Federal Polytechnic Offa resident at Dapson Extension Area, Offa, aged 23 years, studying Food Technology, was found lying in a pool of blood at the premises of her rented apartment.
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“On receipt of the information, a team of investigators led by the Divisional Police Officer, Offa Division was dispatched to the scene of the incident. Preliminary investigation at the scene revealed some marks of violence on the face and neck regions of the body.
“The body was removed to Wale Clinic and Hospital, where the deceased was certified dead by a medical practitioner. The body of the deceased has been deposited in the mortuary for autopsy.
“One suspect has been apprehended in connection with the case. He is presently helping the Police in investigation.
“The command wishes to advise members of the public to be conscious and vigilant during this period, as evil men are prowling looking for what and who to devour.
“The command would not relent in her onerous duty to ensure the safety and security of citizens and their property. While reiterating the determination of the command to get to the root of this crime.”