The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of an individual in connection with the death of 90-year-old Mrs. Juliana Joel in Ogori, located in the Ogori/Magongo Local Government Area. The incident, which has raised concerns in the community, reportedly took place on Tuesday.

Following the discovery of Mrs. Joel's body in her residence, authorities acted swiftly, leading to the arrest of the suspect. The individual has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Lokoja for a thorough investigation.

Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Afusat Oiyza Salihu, provided confirmation of the arrest, stating, "I can only confirm that a suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lokoja, for further investigation regarding a case that concerns the death of a 90-year-old woman, Mrs. Juliana Joel, in Ogori." Salihu emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and that more information regarding the circumstances of the woman's death will be disclosed once the inquiry is complete.

As of now, the police have not revealed the identity of the suspect nor the motive behind the incident. The community remains anxious as they await further details, particularly regarding how the elderly woman met her demise. The police have reiterated that the suspect is still under investigation, and no conclusions regarding criminal responsibility have been reached at this stage.

This tragic event has drawn attention to the safety of vulnerable members of society, particularly the elderly, and has prompted calls for increased vigilance and support within communities to protect them from harm. The police are urging anyone with additional information related to the case to come forward as they work diligently to uncover the truth behind this unfortunate incident.