Police arrest suspect who killed gang member in Abuja
A member of a criminal gang that specialises in stealing motorcycles from Okada operators was arrested by the Federal Capital Territory, or FCT, Police Command after inviting one of his gang members, cooking him food, and then killing him.
The arrest was made when police reacted to a distress call about a possible killing in Dantata Village on February 13, 2025, at around 1:30 p.m., according to Josephine Adeh, the command spokesperson.
She said: “Officers quickly mobilised to the scene, leading to the arrest of 23 year-old Iliyasu Mohammed from Dakwa, Municipal Area Council, Abuja. He is accused of the brutal murder of his friend, Safillahi Muhammad.
“Initial investigations indicate that the suspect lured the victim to his home, where he served him food. While the victim was eating, Mohammed attacked him with a cutlass, inflicting multiple wounds to the head and body.
“Police found the victim unconscious in a pool of blood and transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. 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 . The police are actively pursuing other members of the gang who have fled.”
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