The Kogi State Police Command has arrested several suspects in connection with the murder of a fresh graduate of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University and recovered his stolen tricycle.
The victim, identified as Aminu Abubakar, was said to be a resident of the Otokiti area of Lokoja. He had recently completed his studies and was awaiting mobilisation for the National Youth Service Corps.
According to police findings, Aminu left home on the day of the incident with his tricycle in search of daily income but failed to return, raising concern among family members.
His lifeless body was later discovered around the CBN area in Zone 8, Lokoja.
Following the discovery, operatives of the Homicide Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department launched an investigation, which led to the arrest of two suspects identified as Garba Godwin Ibrahim and Ashema Usman Samson.
Preliminary findings revealed that the suspects allegedly posed as construction workers and lured the victim to a secluded area, where they attacked him.
Police said the victim was allegedly struck multiple times with a shovel. An autopsy later confirmed that he sustained severe injuries to the back of the head, which led to his death.
Investigators also found that the attack was allegedly planned in advance, with the intention of stealing the victim’s tricycle.
After the killing, the suspects reportedly sold the stolen tricycle to Kabiru Idris in Ayingba.
Police operatives later tracked down and arrested Idris, and a search of his residence led to the recovery of the victim’s tricycle along with four other motorcycles suspected to be stolen.
During interrogation, Idris allegedly admitted to dealing in stolen property and receiving such items from criminal elements.
Further investigation also revealed that the two principal suspects are ex-convicts who had previously been linked to cases involving armed robbery and homicide.
The police said the investigation has now been concluded, and the suspects have been charged before Magistrate Court 5 in Lokoja, where they were remanded in custody.
Authorities have also urged residents to remain vigilant and continue supporting law enforcement agencies with timely and credible information.
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