By Muhammed Chukwumeka
Usman Tijani a 19 years old students of Confluence University of Science and Technology, (CUSTEC) was on Tuesday attacked by his friend who lured him to a burial ground and slit his throat.
According to one of his family member, the victim who operate a Point of Sale (P O.S) was allegedly lured by the friend, Abdulmuqeet Musari to the burial ground where he was robed of the money he used in trading the POS.
Zainab Avosuahi, a family member of the victim, who narrated the ugly development disclosed that the suspect on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, allegedly lured her nephew into the bush, collected N200,000 from him and slit his throat.
She said her nephew, a 19-year-old who runs a POS business, is currently undergoing surgery in a Lokoja hospital while the suspect is currently on the run.
“We received a shocking call from my sister on Tuesday that left us devastated. Please this is a call for Justice for my nephew whom his friend dragged to the bush, collected N200,000 from and still have his throat butchered.
“He is currently undergoing surgery in Lokoja while the ‘devil in disguise’ of friend is on the run. Please we are on the look out for him. This is all the information we can get now as the victim can’t say much,” she stated.
However, the suspect was later apprehended by the Vigilante and security architecture of the local government who followed him to a neighbouring community in Ekiti.
According to Suleiman Abdulrazaq Acheneje the Senior Special Assistant to the LG chairman, Hon. Bashiru Okatenwu said the security troop of the LG swung into action when they heard about the terrifying situation.
In the late hours of December 23, 2024, 7pm to 8pm precisely, an unforseen circumstances happened around Adavi burial ground, where a young boy named Usman Tijani got attacked by one of the bad eggs we still have in our society. Usman who happens to be a 200 level student of Cyber Security in Confluence University Of Science And Technology Osara (CUSTECH) was brutally injured by Abdulmuqeet Musari, whose intent was no doubt to kill him.
“The victim was found nearly dead and rescued around 2am (on Christmas day) in new Zango, Adavi LGA where he was immediately rushed to Lokoja and has since been receiving treatment in a very sound hospital there.
“The culprit was already in the run but kudos to the Executive Chairman Of Adavi, and their security intel as they were able to apprehend the culprit in Ekiti state.”
It was further gathered that the suspect has been handed over to the police.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Williams Aya, confirmed the incident on Thursday and the arrest of the suspect.
Aya said the suspect has been arrested and currently in Police custody, and investigation is ongoing. He will be arraigned in court on completion of investigation.
