A suspected ‘Yahoo boy’, simply identified as Osas, has taken to flight after allegedly killing his girlfriend, Elohor Oniorosa, for a money ritual.
The Edo State Police Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Kontongs Bello, while confirming the incident, disclosed that the father of the deceased, William Oniorosa, reported the case to the police, adding that investigation was on to arrest the fleeing suspect.
“The suspect’s name is Osas and his surname is unknown. He is the boyfriend of Elohor Oniorosa, daughter of one William Oniorosa, who also reported the incident to the police.
“Investigation is on while the suspect is on the run. The incident happened on 24/12/2021,” the PPRO added.
It was gathered that the suspected internet fraudster, returned from Ghana a week before allegedly committing the heinous crime.
According to a report, the suspect was said to have slaughtered his girlfriend in Egor area of Benin metropolis.