The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a man, Yayu Musa, for allegedly killing a 50-year-old woman, Atayi Abdul, in Olla Community of Omala Local Government Area.
It was gathered that the incident occurred on Friday, July 25, at about 8:00 p.m., when the suspect lured the deceased to her farm under the pretense that thieves were stealing palm fruits from it.
Upon arrival at the farm, Musa reportedly attacked and slaughtered the woman with a knife.
Police detectives were immediately mobilised to the scene where photographs of the crime scene were taken.
The suspect was arrested and is currently in custody.
According to police sources, the family of the deceased refused evacuation of the corpse to the hospital for autopsy, opting for immediate burial in accordance with religious and cultural practices.
The command has deployed joint security patrol teams to the community to prevent a possible breakdown of law and order due to rising tension.
Investigation into the motive behind the killing is ongoing, however, a family source, Lawal Abdulazeez Muhammed, said the suspect committed the dastardly act, claiming the woman refused to allow him marry her daughter.
