The Edo State Police Command has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the murder of Glory Adekolure, a 22-year-old final year Chemistry student at the University of Benin. The suspect, who was apprehended in Asaba, Delta State, has confessed to killing Adekolure and at least eight other young women.
According to the Edo State Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye, the suspect was arrested 15 days after Adekolure’s death, which occurred on June 13, 2024. Adekolure’s body was found under a tree on a street in the Iyowa Community of Benin City, close to her house.
The Commissioner revealed that the suspect confessed to the crimes during an interview with Channels Television. He stated that the police are still investigating the incident and that the suspect has not been paraded yet.
