A 50-year-old Benniose woman was on Friday in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, gang-raped and slaughtered by the rapists.
The rapists were said to have stormed the resident of the woman located at Oriyanrin area of the town, having gained access through the window.
Investigation revealed that the victim, a mother of five, known as Mama Friday, resides alone in the boys quarters on the main building, while his husband, a bricklayer works in Ifo town.
The gang having gained access into the apartment engaged the victim in a marathon sex, and after satisfying their sexual urge slaughtered her before fleeing the scene.
Ironically, while the attack lasted during the odd hours, neighbours of the victim were unaware until the following morning when her lifeless body was found on the bed, with bloodstain and pants at the edge of the bed.
When our correspondent visited the scene policemen were seen removing the corpse which was later taken to State Hospital Mortuary, Ijaiye, Abeokuta.
A neighbor, who identified herself as Mariam Idowu, told
newsmen that the sad information got to her early in the morning of Friday.
She recalled it was her colleagues in pap selling trade who
observed that she (the deceased) did not come out early as was her practice, only to discover her lifeless body having gone to check her whereabouts.
Police Public Relations Officer in the State, Muyiwa Adejobi, while confirming the incident, said that four persons have so far been arrested.
Adejobi who said that investigation has commenced added that the woman was slaughtered.