Four arrested over alleged murder of 50-year-old man in Nasarawa State

Author: Edwin PhilipPublished on: November 6, 2026Country: Nigeria
Crime & Law
Four arrested over alleged murder of 50-year-old man in Nasarawa State

Police in Nasarawa State have arrested four suspects after the decomposed remains of 50-year-old Jude Thaddeus were found in a dry well at his home in Aku Village, Karu Local Government Area. His sister, Jenifer Alain, reported him missing on November 1 after he had reportedly been missing since October 22. Police say Yusuf Musa, who had been hired to care for the victim’s domestic animals, allegedly confessed to the killing and disclosed where the body was hidden; he also reportedly admitted selling some of the victim’s property for N3.4 million. Three more suspects were arrested, while another identified suspect remains at large as investigations continue.

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