- The suspects, Ezekiel Simon, 18, and Lumana Zakka, 29, were arrested by the police in Bauchi State.
In Bauchi State, two men have been arrested in connection to the murder of one Ezekiel Samaila over witchcraft allegation.
The suspects, Ezekiel Simon, 18, and Lumana Zakka, 29, were arrested by the police in the northeast State.
45-year-old deceased was last seen on September 24, 2024, when he left his house to watch a football game.
The spokesman of Police Command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, confirmed the arrests of the duo in a statement on Tuesday.
His body was found the next day along a roadside, and his motorcycle and phone were missing.
Operatives of the Police Command launched an investigation and apprehended Ezekiel Simon after finding Samaila’s phone in his possession.
Simon was said to have confessed during interrogation that he and Zakka killed Samaila by hitting him with a pestle.
Zakka said he killed Samaila in revenge, accusing him of causing the deaths of his family members, including his mother, two sisters, and two daughters.
According to the statement, the police recovered Samaila’s phone and discovered the suspects had sold his motorcycle for N400,000.
Wakil said efforts are underway to recover the sold motorcycle.
“The suspects will face charges of murder, robbery, and conspiracy. The Command has urged individuals with any relevant information to come forward and assist in the investigation process,” the statement said
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