Thursday, November 12, 2026 - The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of being a member of the cult group responsible for the alleged murder of one Victor Nyizogenbi, a Bassa resident of Ganaja, Lokoja.
The suspect, identified as Usman Musa, popularly known as
Malians, was arrested at about 9:10 a.m. on November 10, 2026, after he was
reportedly sighted close to the deceased's family residence.
Police sources said the Divisional Police Officer (DPO),
Central Lokoja, received a distress call about the suspect's presence and
immediately led a team of patrol and surveillance operatives to the area, where
Musa was apprehended.
The suspect, a native of Agogo community who resides in
Ganaja, was said to have made useful statements during interrogation.
The police said he would be transferred to the State
Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet investigation to
establish his alleged role in the murder and identify other members of the
gang.
The arrest follows an earlier report on the murder of
Nyizogenbi, while further developments are expected as investigation
progresses.
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