A 500 level student of the
Federal University of Technology Minna, named Godwin Edeko has been arrested by
the Niger State Police for allegedly cutting off his girlfriend’s head after
having carnal knowledge of her for three days.
Some of the neighbours who
spoke to Channels Television explained that they became suspicious when they
heard the dead girl, simply identified as Hanatu, screaming and the suspect
dashing out of his room.
They further mentioned that
after some time without hearing any sound from the girl, who had been with the
suspect for three days without coming out, they forcefully opened the door of
the room only to find the headless body of Hanatu with blood stains all over
the room.
Confirming the dastard killing,
Niger State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr. Pius Edobor, a deputy
Superintendent of Police (DSP) said the victim has been in their custody for
further investigation. According to him, ‘’The suspect is with us and he has
confessed committing the offence, but we (Police) are yet to establish the
motive of the killing.’’
Refusing to give details of
their preliminary findings, Edobor said, ‘’I don’t want to preempt the ongoing
investigations. We are looking into many angles to the crime. Investigations
will reveal if the suspect killed the girl for ritual or whatever circumstances
led to the act.’’
Edobor also said that the
university authority has been notified to enable police ascertain the suspect’s
status.
The body of Hannatu has been deposited at Minna General Hospital mortuary.
The body of Hannatu has been deposited at Minna General Hospital mortuary.
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