A person recognized as Iliayasu Mohammed has allegedly murdered his pal, Safillahi Muhammad, after internet hosting him for a meal at his residence.
Mohammed was mentioned to have invited his pal to his home in Dantata Village within the Federal Capital Territory, the place he served him meals earlier than attacking him with a cutlass.
The FCT police command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh confirmed the incident in an announcement on Wednesday.
Adeh said that cops responded to a misery name round 1:30 PM on February 13, 2025.
She added that upon arrival, police discovered Muhammad mendacity unconscious in a pool of blood with a number of cutlass wounds on his head and physique.
Adeh mentioned, “On February 13, 2025, the FCT Police Command responded to a misery name obtained at about 01:30pm relating to a suspected murder in Dantata Village. Officers rapidly mobilized to the scene, resulting in the arrest of 23-year-old Iliayasu Mohammed from Dakwa, Municipal Space Council, Abuja. He’s accused of the brutal homicide of his pal, Safillahi Muhammad.
“Preliminary investigations point out that the suspect lured the sufferer to his residence, the place he served him meals. Whereas the sufferer was consuming, Mohammed attacked him with a cutlass, inflicting a number of wounds to the top and physique. Police discovered the sufferer unconscious in a pool of blood and transported him to a hospital, the place he was pronounced lifeless.”
She mentioned inquiries by operatives revealed that Mohammed was an ex-convict with ties to a infamous syndicate that targets motorcyclists for theft.
Adeh added that in interrogation, he confessed to the killing and offered data on the syndicate’s operations.
Adeh mentioned, “Additional inquiries revealed that Mohammed is an ex-convict. Throughout questioning, he confessed to the homicide and disclosed his involvement in a legal syndicate led by a person named Hassan, who stays at giant. This gang is understood for concentrating on motorcyclists to steal their automobiles.
“The police are actively pursuing different members of the gang who’ve fled. Mohammed will face prices in court docket following the completion of the investigation.”
“Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, urges residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious actions to regulation enforcement. The Command is devoted to sustaining the security and safety of all residents,” the assertion added.
