Jonathan Marcus Arrested for Murder of Elderly Couple in Abuja Apartment
The arrest of Jonathan Marcus has brought a grim revelation to light in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Marcus stands accused of the brutal murder of 80-year-old Adebola Ezekiel and his wife, Abiodun Ezekiel, in their apartment located in the Apo area.
The assailants, reportedly armed with daggers, perpetrated the gruesome act, slitting the throats of the elderly couple. Their lifeless bodies were discovered in a horrifying scene, lying in a pool of blood within their home.
According to a source familiar with the investigation, the discovery was made after one of the couple’s sons grew concerned over their unresponsiveness to his calls.
Urgently seeking assistance, the son enlisted the help of a neighbor, who, upon arrival, found the apartment locked. With no response from within, they made the difficult decision to break in, uncovering the tragic aftermath.
FCT Commissioner of Police, Bennett Igweh, addressing reporters during a suspect parade, revealed that Marcus, a former driver to the deceased couple, had been apprehended in connection to the heinous crime.
Following diligent investigative efforts, Marcus was traced to his hideout in Obajana, Kogi State.
In a startling admission, Marcus confessed to entering the victims’ residence on the fateful night, carrying out the savage attack, and fleeing with their phones and ATM cards.
“The investigation led to the arrest of Jonathan Marcus, a former driver to the deceased couple. He was trailed to and arrested in his hideout in Obajana, Kogi state, after committing the grievous crime,” stated CP Igweh.
Marcus is set to face legal proceedings for his alleged involvement in the murder of the elderly couple as authorities seek justice for the senseless loss of life.
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