The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a 15-year-old boy, Gobri Yusuf, for allegedly killing his aunt, who had adopted and raised him, in Ilorin, the state capital.
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing at the Force headquarters in Ilorin.
Ojo explained that the suspect was arrested following a distress report received by the police concerning the discovery of a woman identified as Akanbi A. in a pool of blood at her residence.
“On January 14, 2026, at about 2030hrs, a distress report was received concerning the discovery of one Akanbi A (F) in a pool of blood at her residence.
“Police operatives responded immediately and commenced a discreet investigation,” the commissioner said.
According to him, preliminary findings revealed that the suspect, who was residing with the deceased, allegedly concealed himself behind a door and attacked the victim while she was bathing.
“Findings revealed that the suspect, who was residing with the deceased, allegedly concealed himself behind a door and attacked her while she was bathing using household items,” he said.
The police commissioner disclosed that several items believed to have been used during the attack were recovered as exhibits.
“Items recovered from the suspect include a frying pan, a weighing scale, a kitchen turning stick and kitchen knives,” Ojo said.
He further revealed that the suspect confessed to the crime during interrogation and stated that the act was driven by resentment towards the deceased.
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed that the act was motivated by resentment and disclosed that previous attempts to poison the deceased had failed,” the commissioner stated.
Ojo added that after allegedly committing the crime, the suspect changed his clothes and left the residence under the pretext of running an errand.
“After committing the offence, he changed his clothes and left the residence under the pretext of running an errand. He later contacted the deceased’s husband, who subsequently discovered her lifeless body,” he said.
The commissioner confirmed that the suspect remains in police custody while the investigation continues.
