Man lures friend to burial ground in Kogi, slits his throat

A 19-year-old student of Confluence University of Science and Technology, Usman Tijani, was attacked on Tuesday by his friend who lured him to a burial ground and slit his throat with the intent to kill him.

The victim, who operates a Point of Sale (PoS) business, was allegedly lured by his friend, Abdulmuqeet Musari, to the burial ground where he was robbed of the money he used for trading with the PoS.

A family member of the victim, Zainab Avosuahi, who narrated the ugly development, disclosed that the suspect, on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, allegedly lured her nephew into the bush, collected ₦200,000 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 ₦200k from him, and still butchered his throat.

“He is currently undergoing surgery in Lokoja, while the ‘devil in disguise’ of a friend is on the run. Please, we are on the lookout for him. This is all the information we can get now as the victim can’t say much,” she said.

However, the suspect was later apprehended by the Vigilante and security forces of the local government, who followed him to a neighboring community in Ekiti.

According to Suleiman Abdulrazaq Acheneje, the Senior Special Assistant to the LG chairman, Hon. Bashiru Okatenwu, the security team of the LG swung into action when they heard about the terrifying situation.

“In the late hours of December 23, 2024, between 7 pm and 8 pm precisely, an unforeseen circumstance happened around Adavi burial ground, where a young boy named Usman Tijani was 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 at 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 2 am (on Christmas Day) in New Zango, Adavi LGA, where he was immediately rushed to Lokoja and has since been receiving treatment in a very reputable hospital.

“The culprit was already on 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 gathered that the suspect has been handed over to the police.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP William Aya, confirmed the incident and the arrest of the suspect.

Aya said the suspect has been arrested and is currently in police custody. An investigation is ongoing, and he will be arraigned in court upon completion of the investigation.