By John Ogunsemore
An ex-convict, Iliayasu Mohammed from Dakwa, Municipal Area Council, Abuja, has been arrested by operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command for allegedly killing his friend, Safillahi Muhammad.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, SP Josephine Adeh confirmed the development in a Wednesday statement.
Adeh said the arrest followed a distress call regarding a suspected homicide in Dantata Village.
She noted that upon receiving the call, officers of the command quickly mobilised to the scene, leading to the arrest of the suspect.
The PPRO disclosed that the suspect lured the victim to his home, where he served him food.
However, while the victim was eating, the suspect attacked him with a cutlass, inflicting multiple injuries on his head and body.
“Further inquiries revealed that Mohammed is an ex-convict. During questioning, he confessed to the murder and disclosed his involvement in a criminal syndicate led by an individual named Hassan, who remains at large.
“This gang is known for targeting motorcyclists to steal their vehicles.
“The police are actively pursuing other members of the gang who have fled. Mohammed will face charges in court following the completion of the investigation,” Adeh added.