A 35-year-old carpenter, identified as Ahmed Toheed, has been arrested in Ondo State for allegedly raping and killing his 64-year-old grandmother, Mrs. Mulikat Sanni, at Onisere Street, Ore, in the Odigbo Local Government Area.

According to reports, the shocking incident occurred around 10 p.m. after Toheed accused his grandmother of witchcraft and of being responsible for his constant misfortunes. He allegedly strangled her to death before raping her lifeless body.

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in Ondo State, Ayanlade Olayinka, said the suspect has been arraigned in court over the crime.

During the hearing, Police Prosecutor Augustine Omhenimhen urged the court to remand the accused pending legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

The charge sheet revealed that Toheed is facing two counts of murder and rape, offences punishable under Sections 319 and 358 of the Criminal Code, Cap 37, Vol. 1, Laws of Ondo State, 2006.

The charge read in part: “That you, Ahmed Toheed, male, on September 29, 2025, at about 10:00 p.m., at Onisere Street, Ore, in the Ondo State Magisterial District, did unlawfully strangle one Mulikat Sanni, female, aged 64 years, to death, and did unlawfully have carnal knowledge of her, thereby committing offences contrary to and punishable under Sections 319 and 358 of the Criminal Code, Cap 37, Vol. 1, Laws of Ondo State, 2006.”

Due to the capital nature of the offences, the defendant’s plea was not taken.

Defence counsel, Benjamin Adeyanju, requested an adjournment to file a counter-affidavit, while Presiding Magistrate Olateju Odenusi-Fadeyi ordered that the accused be remanded at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

The case has been adjourned until October 13, 2025, for further hearing.