Almost three months after he was declared wanted, Lagos State Police has confirmed the arrest of one Benjamin ‘Killaboi’ Nnanyereugo, for the alleged murder of his girlfriend.
Nnanyereugo was arrested by the Sierra Leonean police, according to a statement the Nigerian police on Friday.
Truth Live News recalls that on October 11, the Lagos State Police Command declared Benjamin Nnanyereugo wanted for the murder of his girlfriend, Augusta Osedion.
Nnanyereugo was suspected to have killed the 21-year-old woman on July 13 in his home at Oral Estate in the Ajah regions of the state, according to a statement released by the police on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin.
Part of the statement reads: “following the exhaustion of all available options to bring him in, he is declared wanted.
“The suspect is 26 years old, approximately 5’9 feet tall and hails from Abia State. He is dark in complexion and speaks English, Igbo and pidgin English fluently.
“If seen, please contact the nearest police station or call 0803 688 5727.”