“I killed my friend, dumped his corpse in a septic tank for no reason” – 19-year-old suspect confesses in Niger State.
The Niger State Police Command says it has arrested a 19-year-old Yakubu Tanko of the Tudun-Fulani Area of Minna, for suspected culpable homicide of his 14-year-old friend, Sikiru Tajudeen of the same area and dumped the corpse in a septic tank.
According to a statement by the police spokesman, Superintendent Wasiu Abiodun, the deceased was reported missing at Bosso Division on March 19 at about 9:30 pm.
The deceased was not seen at home, but his school uniform trousers, a stick, and a stone were found with suspected blood stains in his room.
Later, around 6:30 pm. on March 20, information received from the community indicated that a strange odour was being perceived from a septic tank within the community, and after a check by the police, a tied sack was found in the tank, which was discovered as the lifeless body of Sikiru Tajudeen.
Further findings from the community pointed to Yakubu Tanko, who was immediately arrested.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the homicide, saying that he killed Sikiru in his sleep.
The suspect claimed he had no reason for his action.
Police spokesman, Abiodun, said that the suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
