Tuesday, September 17, 2024 -The Lagos Police Command has arrested one Vincent Ukpai for the murder of his neighbour and her son at Elemoro, in the Lekki area of the state.
The incident occurred on Sunday, September 15, 2024, during
a dispute over the responsibility of cleaning their shared compound.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who
confirmed the incident on Monday, said the argument escalated when Ukpai
attacked Gloria and her son with a weapon, killing them both.
“At about 10:50 pm on September 15, 2024, information was
received at the Elemoro Division that one Vincent Ukpai had killed his
neighbour, Gloria and her son during an argument," the PPRO stated.
"Detectives from the Elemoro Police Station in Lekki
swiftly responded to the scene, leading to Ukpai’s arrest.
“The bodies of Gloria and her son were recovered and
transported to the Epe General Hospital Mortuary for autopsy and preservation.
The investigation is ongoing.”
“We are deeply saddened by the unfortunate event, and we
assure the public that thorough investigations are ongoing to bring justice to
the victims,” Hundeyin added.
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