The Kwara state Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya has announced that one suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of Toyin Bamidele, a Higher National Diploma, HND1 female student of the Federal Polytechnic.
Recall that last Thursday, the deceased who was a student of the Food Science and Technology Department was reportedly hacked to death at her residence at Dampson hostel, Atari area of the mini campus in Offa township by a group of people suspected to be cultists.
On Sunday, the Police Commissioner, made known that the suspect was helping to unravel the mystery surrounding the unfortunate murder.
The Police boss revealed that the deceased was found lying in a pool of her own blood at the premises of her rented apartment.
The statement read; “Kwara State Police command through the Divisional Police Headquarters, Offa, received information on November 16,November 16, 2023, at 1720Hrs to the effect that an HND 1 student of Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, named Toyin Bamidele, ‘female,’ 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.
“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”, the Police boss said.
Notably, the state government has already condemned the killing.