Two arrested over suspected murder of UNIJOS student

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the suspected murder of a 29-year-old student of the University of Jos.

 

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the  victim, identified as Daniel Umar Izang, was found lifeless at Rusau Village Hostel on Aug. 2 and was rushed by friends to Asibiti Clinic, opposite the University of Jos permanent site, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.

 

The sources explained  that the  Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the university, Mr. Agama Tangur, reported the incident to the police on Aug. 4.

 

According to the sources, preliminary investigations revealed marks of violence on the victim’s body, indicating possible foul play.

 

Security operatives visited the scene and commenced investigation, which led to the arrest of two suspects: Moses Joel, 25, and Naanmang Kadaura, 25.

 

The sources added that  victim’s corpse has been deposited at the Plateau Specialists Hospital morgue for autopsy, while investigation into the case is ongoing.


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