The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a commercial motorcyclist, Godonu Lowe, for allegedly killing his wife and attempting to ferry her corpse away from their community in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area.

Lowe was apprehended on Wednesday during a stop-and-search operation after officers became suspicious of a tightly sealed sack tied to the back of his motorcycle.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said the arrest took place at about 1:05 p.m. following credible intelligence received by the Divisional Police Officer in Ilaro.

According to her, operatives opened the sack and discovered the body of an adult woman, later identified as the suspect’s wife. The victim reportedly had visible injuries, including bleeding around the neck. A blood-stained cutlass was also recovered from the scene.

“Acting swiftly, police operatives intercepted the suspect and untied a sack found on the motorcycle. The content was discovered to be the corpse of an adult female, later confirmed to be his wife,” the statement read.

The suspect has been taken into custody, while the remains of the deceased have been deposited at the State Morgue in Ilaro for preservation and autopsy.

Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, lauded the anonymous informant whose timely report led to the interception. He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and to promptly report suspicious activity to security agencies, noting that such cooperation is vital in preventing crime and safeguarding communities.