Police operatives in Kwara have arrested a 15-year-old male suspect, Gobri Yusuf, for allegedly killing older sister of her deceased mother, using household items.
According to Tribune Online, the suspect said to be residing with the deceased in Ilorin before her untimely death, killed her guardian, identified as Mrs. Akanbi A., on January 14, 2026, with items such as a frying pan, a weighing scale, a kitchen turning stick (spatula), and kitchen knives.
The state Commissioner of Police, Adekunle Ojo, who confirmed the incident, described it as pathetic, saying that the suspect had allegedly been involved in the theft of expensive Android phones before the incident.
The police boss, who said that he personally interrogated the suspect, added that investigation revealed that the suspect had tried to kill the deceased on two previous occasions by poisoning her soup and watermelon with snipers.
âHe first mentioned somebody and later said he was the only one who carried out the attack. He was sent to buy petrol and some other items. He came back with the petrol, put it inside the electricity-powered generator, and switched it on while the woman was taking her bath. This is an attempt to prevent anyone from knowing of his actions. It was pathetic. The woman ran toward the kitchen and said, âYouâre not the one supposed to kill meâ â âIwo de ko lo ye ki o pami oâ.
According to the CP, the suspect confirmed that his action was motivated by resentment against the deceased, who âdisturbed himâ by scolding him for wrong behaviour.
The statement said: On January 14, 2026, at about 20:30 hours, a distress report was received concerning the discovery of one Akanbi A. (female) in a pool of blood at her residence.
âPolice operatives 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.
âDuring interrogation, the suspect confessed that the act was motivated by resentment and disclosed that previous attempts to poison the deceased had
failed.
âAfter committing the offence, he changed his clothes and left the residence under the pretext of running an errand. He later contacted the deceasedâs husband, who discovered her lifeless body.
âThe suspect remains in custody and will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigationâ.
The state Police commissioner also said that the command arrested 16 suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of construction workers in the Ifelodun local government area of the state, as well as in Oro Ago town.
The police boss said that the suspected kidnappers in Oro Ago were arrested with 10 motorcycles and dangerous weapons.
âThe cases and operational successes presented today clearly demonstrate the Commandâs unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order in Kwara State through intelligence-led policing and decisive tactical interventions.
âThese achievements are aligned with the strategic direction and reform-driven vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, psc, whose assumption of office signals a renewed focus on professionalism, operational efficiency, and strengthened internal security architecture nationwide. The Kwara State Command remains fully committed to keying into and advancing this strategic policing mandate.
âI commend our officers for their discipline, courage, and professionalism in executing these operations, and I appreciate the media for your continued support, partnership in disseminating accurate information to the public.
âWe remain steadfast in our constitutional responsibility to protect lives and property, and urge
citizens to continue providing credible and actionable intelligence, as security remains a collective responsibility.â
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