The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, Iliayasu Mohammed, for allegedly killing his buddy, Safillahi Muhammad, over a meal in Dantata Village, Abuja.
New Telegraph gathered that Mohammed invited his buddy for a meal however attacked him a number of occasions whereas he was consuming.
Confirming the incident, FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said that the police acquired a misery name on February 13, 2025, at about 1:30 p.m. concerning a suspected murder within the space.
She said that the officers swiftly responded to the scenario and apprehended the suspect.
“Investigations revealed that the suspect lured the sufferer to his residence and served him meals. Whereas the sufferer was consuming, Iliayasu attacked him with a cutlass, inflicting a number of wounds to the top and physique.
“Cops discovered the sufferer unconscious in a pool of blood and rushed him to the hospital, the place he was pronounced useless.”
Additional inquiries uncovered that Mohammed is an ex-convict and a member of a legal syndicate led by a suspect recognized as Hassan, who’s at the moment at giant.
The gang is infamous for focusing on and robbing motorcyclists.
SP Adeh added that police are actively monitoring down different members of the syndicate, whereas Mohammed might be charged in courtroom upon the completion of investigations.
In the meantime, FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, urged residents to stay vigilant and report suspicious actions to legislation enforcement, assuring that the Command stays dedicated to the protection and safety of all FCT residents.
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