The police in Kwara state have arrested a 15-year-old boy identified as Gobir Yusuf, for allegedly k!lling his benefactor, Akanbi A, on January 7, 2026.
Disclosing this to newsmen, the state Commissioner of Police, said on January 14, 2026, at about 8.30pm, the police received a distress call after the deceased was found in a pool of blood at her residence.
The police chief mentioned that his officers responded immediately and commenced a discreet investigation.
‘’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. During interrogation, the suspect confessed that the act was motivated by resentment and disclosed that previous attempts to poison the deceased had failed. 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 discovered her lifeless body” he said
Items recovered from the suspect include Frying pan, Weighing scale, Kitchen turning stick (spatula)and Kitchen knives.
The police chief mentioned that the suspect remains in custody and will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation.
