Principal suspect of murdered FUTMinna lecturer in custody

The principal suspect Dr (Mrs) Fumilola Adefolalu, who was murdered on Saturday night in her residence, has been arrested.

It was learnt the mother of the suspect handed her over to the police when she arrived home in the early hours of Tuesday after being on the run since the day the murder was committed.

The deceased, a lecturer at the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMinna) was stabbed to death in her residence at Gbaiko area of Minna in Niger State.

The suspect, who The Nation gathered is Joy, is in police custody while unconfirmed sources claimed that she confessed to have committed the crime with two others still at large.

The church of the deceased where she was a Pastor, the Voice of Mercy Ministry, called on security operatives to ensure that everyone involved in the murder faces the full wrath of the law.

“We are seeking justice for her untimely and unjust demise. We trust that the law will ensure that those responsible for this horrific crime are held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.This heinous act has left a profound impact on our congregation, and we are united in our resolve to seek justice for our dear pastor.

“We call upon the security operatives and every law enforcement agency involved in this case to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of justice. We urge them to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation, ensuring that all evidence is diligently examined and all leads are followed. As a church, we stand on the path for truth and justice and declare that everyone involved in the murder of our Pastor face the full wrath of the law,” a statement by the Head of Media and Communications of the church, Pastor Bolaji Olanipekun, stated.

He commended efforts of the law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation so far appreciating them for their diligent work in apprehending one of the principal suspects.

"It is our hope that this arrest will lead to the arrest of other perpetrators who are involved in the wicked act and lead to further progress in uncovering the truth and bringing all those responsible to justice.

“The loss of Pastor Dr Mrs Fumilola Adefolalu has left an indelible void within our church. Her unwavering faith, compassion, and dedication to serving others will always be remembered.

“We extend our deepest gratitude to all those who have offered their support, prayers, and condolences during this challenging time.

We kindly request that the privacy of Pastor Dr Mrs Fumilola Adefolalu family and our church community be respected as we grieve and navigate through this painful journey,” the statement added.