Suspect held after PoS operator found dead in Lagos canal
Residents of Amode community in Lagos were shocked after the body of Point of Sale operator Loveth Okafor was discovered in a flooded canal. Police arrested a suspect in connection with the alleged rape and murder. The incident, which occurred around 11:45 a.m. on July 14, has sparked calls for a thorough investigation. The Lagos State Police Command has promised to ensure justice is served.
What happened
- Loveth Okafor was found dead and half-naked in a canal, with suspicions of rape and murder.
- A suspect, known in the community for violent behavior, was apprehended by residents and handed over to the police.
- The police received a report at about 11:45 a.m. on July 14 and took the suspect into custody.
- The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba, for further investigation.
- The Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered a thorough and discreet investigation to ensure justice.
