Ismaila Adeyemi, 49, has been arrested for allegedly killing the 2007 winner of the Gulder Ultimate Search, Hector Jobateh. The Lagos state police command of federal anti-robbery squad (FSARS) orchestrated the arrest.
Hector was shot dead at his Oko-Oba residence, new Oko-Oba in Agege area of the state on September 4 shortly after he picked a sibling from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja.
Olarinde Famous-Cole, the command’s public relations officer, said the suspect was arrested after weeks of manhunt.
According to a statement signed by him:“The suspect who was arrested at Gas line, Ominiyi in Ijoko area of Ogun state confessed to the crime and other numerous crimes while other members of his gang have been arrested.
“The suspects would be charged to court after investigation is concluded.
“The command wishes to restate its commitment in partnership with members of the public and urge them to always come forward with useful information that would assist the police in discharging their duties,” Famous-Cole said.
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