An 18-year-old car painter, Fatiyah Abdulhakeem has been arrested for allegedly killing a former Permanent Secretary, Adamu Jagaba, and fleeing with his car.
Solace Base reports that Jagaba, who retired from the Niger State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, was also a businessman managing a block moulding business at Eastern Bye-Pass in Minna, the state capital.
The deceased was reportedly attacked on Saturday while at his business premises. According to reports, the suspect stabbed the victim without any provocation.
“There was no argument between the panel beater and the victim. The next thing we saw was that the panel beater entered the car and drove away while the Perm Sec was lying in a pool of blood and writhing in pain,” an eyewitness said.
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Confirming the incident, Niger State Police Command’s Spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun, said a report of culpable homicide was filed on December 7, 2024.
