Robbers stab trader to death in Niger

A trader, Alhaji Mustapha Musa, was allegedly stabbed to death by suspected robbers who attacked his residence behind Niger Motel in Suleja, Niger State. A police report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday indicated that the incident was reported at the A Division in Suleja. According to the report, the […]

A trader, Alhaji Mustapha Musa, was allegedly stabbed to death by suspected robbers who attacked his residence behind Niger Motel in Suleja, Niger State.
A police report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday indicated that the incident was reported at the A Division in Suleja.
According to the report, the attackers stormed the victim’s residence at about 3am on Sunday, stabbed him to death and carted away his mobile phones and motorcycle.
Police operatives visited the scene and evacuated the corpse to the General Hospital, Suleja.
NAN reports that the deceased was a trader at the Babangida Modern Market, Suleja.
A visit by NAN to the deceased’s residence revealed that he is survived by three wives and 11 children.
Speaking to NAN, Amina Mohammed, the first wife of the deceased, said she heard her husband screaming until his voice suddenly went silent.
The second wife, in whose room the incident reportedly occurred, was hospitalised following the attack.
Jamila Usman, sister to one of the wives, said three men entered the house, although she could not confirm whether others were stationed outside the gate.
According to her, the victim offered to give them money, but they refused, slit open his stomach and killed him.
“They did not leave until they confirmed that he was dead. They took his two phones, one of the wives’ phones, his ATM card and motorcycle,” she said.
The police said investigations into the case were ongoing to apprehend the attackers and bring them to justice. (NAN)