GRACIOUS David West, 26, a suspected serial killer has confessed how he killed a lady in a hotel in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital.
West was arrested by operatives of Nigeria Police Rivers State Command on Thursday along East-West Road enroute to Uyo from Port Harcourt.
According to the police, the suspect has made useful statements, adding that investigation was on on with a view to ascertaining his motives and possible accomplices.
Police had on Sunday sealed off a motel located in the Rumuola area of Port Harcourt, after the body of a young woman was discovered in one of the rooms.
But it is not clear yet if the suspect is responsible for the death of about four ladies who have been reportedly killed in hotels in the state in circumstances believed to be hallmark of serial killing.
In a video shared by the police on its verified twitter handle , the suspect was interrogated by the Rivers State Police Commissioner, Mustapha Dandaura and confessed to have taken the victim to a hotel where he allegedly strangled her with pillow case .
“We were inside the club then we discussed on how much I will pay her. After that we left the club to the hotel at Osas Road,” West said in the one minute thirty seconds video.
“When we got there, they took her up and I said let me look for a way to arrange for food that we will both eat,” he added even as he could not remember the hotel’s name but said it’s located around Rumuola where a lady was reportedly killed on Sunday.
“After eating, we slept till the next morning around 5:30am. I brought out a knife. She was unaware there was a knife. So, I told her not to shout that if she does I will use the knife on her.
“Out of fear she kept quite. During that time the television volume was loud. Then I used the wrapper to tie her hands her legs from the back,” and when asked which wrapper, West answered, “I used pillow case.”
Meanwhile, the state Commissioner of Police, Mustapha Dandaura is expected to brief the media on the arrest on Friday, September 20.
Confession of a serial killer pic.twitter.com/aatiOdj969
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) September 19, 2019
It will be recalled that few days ago there were several reports confirming killings of women in Port Harcourt and has since been linked to be the work of a serial killer.
A number of civil society organisations have also staged protest in the state calling for an end to serial killing and protection of women.
A woman was rescued on Wednesday by the police from being strangled at a hotel in the Mile 4 area of Port Harcourt.
Abeeb Alawiye formerly works with The ICIR as a Reporter/Social Media officer. Now work as a Senior Journalist with BBC News Yoruba. You can shoot him an email via [email protected] or follow him on Twitter @habsonfloww