Thursday, April 9, 2026 - The Kogi State Police Command has arrested the notorious suspects involved in the gruesome m8rder of a fresh graduate of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University and recovered his stolen tricycle.
Spokesperson for the command, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, who
disclosed this in a statement on April 7, 2026 said that the arrest followed a
well-coordinated, intelligence-led operation.
The victim, Aminu Abubakar, a resident of the Otokiti area
of Lokoja, who was awaiting mobilisation for the National Youth Service Corps,
left home on the day of the incident with his tricycle but did not return,
prompting concern from his family.
His lifeless body was later discovered around the CBN area
in Zone 8, Lokoja.
The PPRO said operatives of the Homicide Unit of the State
Criminal Investigation Department launched a detailed investigation, which led
to the arrest of two suspects, identified as Garba Godwin Ibrahim and Ashema
Usman Samso
According to the PPRO, the suspects are ex-convicts
previously convicted for cases of armed robbery and culpable homicide, in which
they were linked to the d3aths of over 16 persons.
Investigation revealed that the suspects posed as
construction workers and deceitfully lured the victim to a secluded location
where they attacked him with a shovel and stole his tricycle.
“In a
decisive breakthrough against violent crime, the Kogi State Police Command has
successfully dismantled a d3adly criminal operation, leading to the arrest of
notorious suspects involved in a gruesome case of culpable homicide and armed
robbery, as well as the recovery of stolen tricycles and motorcycles through a
well-coordinated, intelligence-led operation,” the statement read.
"On
18th March, 2026, the Command received a report regarding a case of culpable
homicide involving one Aminu Abubakar, a resident of the Otokiti area of
Lokoja, who lived with his family.
"The
victim, a recent graduate of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University awaiting call-up
for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), had left home on the morning of
the said date on his tricycle in search of daily earnings but never returned,
prompting concern from his family before his lifeless body was later discovered
within the vicinity of the CBN area, Zone 8, Lokoja.
Acting
swiftly on the report, operatives of the Homicide Unit, State Criminal
Investigation Department (SCID), launched a discreet and painstaking
investigation, deploying both intelligence and tactical resources to unravel
the circumstances surrounding the killing.
"The
sustained investigative efforts led to the arrest of two suspects, namely Garba
Godwin Ibrahim and Ashema Usman Samson.
"Investigation
revealed that the suspects posed as construction workers and deceitfully lured
the victim to a secluded location around the same area where his body was later
found, where they attacked him with a shovel.
"Autopsy
results confirmed that the victim sustained multiple severe blows to the back
of the head with the blunt end of the shovel, resulting in extensive skull
fractures and fatal intracranial injuries.
"The
suspects admitted that the act was premeditated and carried out with the
intention of dispossessing the victim of his tricycle.
"In a
further breakthrough, the suspects were found to have carted away the victim’s
tricycle and sold same to one Kabiru Idris of Ayingba. Acting on this lead,
operatives extended the investigation, leading to his arrest.
"A
search conducted at his residence resulted in the recovery of the victim’s
tricycle, alongside four (4) other motorcycles suspected to have been stolen.
"The
suspect admitted to having ongoing dealings with the two suspects and further
admitted to receiving stolen items from other criminal elements involved in
armed robbery activities.
"Investigation
further revealed that the two principal suspects, Garba Godwin Ibrahim and
Ashema Usman Samson, are ex-convicts previously convicted for cases of armed
robbery and culpable homicide, in which they were linked to the d3aths of over
sixteen (16) persons.
"Investigation
into the case has been concluded, and the suspects have been charged to
Magistrate Court 5, Lokoja, where they have been remanded in custody.
"The
Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, psc,
mni, commends the operatives for their diligence and professionalism, and
assures the public of the Command’s unwavering commitment to rid the State of
criminal elements.
“He urges
residents to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police with timely and
credible information.”
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