Plateau State Police Command has arrested one Moses Oko, aged 20, for allegedly killing Miss Jennifer Anthony, a 300-Level student of the University of Jos.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Bartholomew Onyeka, who paraded the suspect to journalists on Wednesday in Jos, informed that the suspect was arrested last Tuesday, in Makurdi, Benue state.
The body of Jennifer Anthony was found at Domus Pacis lodge in Jos on Saturday, January 1, with her eyes removed.
“Sequel to the gruesome murder of Miss Jennifer Anthony, a student of the University of Jos whose body was found mutilated on January 1 at Domus Pacis Guest House, Jos allegedly by a man named Moses Oko.
“The suspect who is said to be her boyfriend fled after committing the crime.
“The command, in a bid to arrest the perpetrator, launched an aggressive manhunt on the suspect and tactically trailed him to Benue where he was arrested by police operatives of the command,” he said.
The Commissioner said that the suspect would be arraigned at the end of the investigations.
He commended the commitment and resilience of his men who swung into action in ensuring that the suspect was arrested.
The commissioner also called on citizens of the state to support and cooperate with the command towards ensuring a more secured and peaceful Plateau.
