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The Digest:

Nigerian police have taken custody of Victor Benjamin Fajemirokun, the prime suspect in the abduction and murder of FRSC Officer Lasisi Funmilayo and her daughter, Sewa. The suspect, who fled to Ghana, was arrested by Ghanaian authorities and extradited following a coordinated Interpol operation.

Key Points:
  • Victor Benjamin Fajemirokun, 36, was arrested in Ghana on Sunday.
  • He is accused of abducting and killing FRSC Officer Lasisi Funmilayo and her daughter.
  • The suspect had fled Nigeria to evade arrest.
  • Ghanaian police acted on intelligence and a viral video implicating him.
  • He was formally handed over to Nigerian authorities in Accra.
  • Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun vowed an exhaustive investigation and prosecution.
  • The arrest followed collaboration between Nigerian and Ghanaian police via Interpol.
In a case that shook the nation, the long arm of the law has reached across borders, proving that the pursuit of justice knows no boundaries when humanity is violated.

Sources: Daily Post, The Guardian