24-year-old Nigerian man kills business partner over N500k loan

A 24-year-old man identified as Yunusa Isa, who killed his business partner, Lawan Adamu, over a N500,000 loan, has been arrested by the Yobe State Police Command. 

NaijaOnPoint.com.ng (NOP) learnt that 28-year-old Lawan was discovered brutally murdered on Sunday, September 15, 2024, on the outskirts of Nayi Nawa bypass in Damaturu.

At the scene, Adamu’s dead body was found with deep throat cuts and multiple stab wounds with the instrument used for the attack.

 Confirming the development, the spokesperson of the command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, said the suspect initially denied involvement in the murder, but upon intense interrogation by State CID Detectives, he confessed to the crime.

The statement reads: “Recall that, On September 16, 2024, the ‘A’ Divisional Police Headquarters apprehended Yunus Isa, 24, of Shago Tara, Nayi Nawa Ward, for allegedly k!lling Lawan Adamu.

 “Initially, the suspect denied involvement despite overwhelming circumstantial evidence. However, following intense interrogation by State CID detectives, Yunus Isa confessed to the crime.

 “Investigation revealed that Lawan Adamu was his employer and business partner in the engine oil trade.

 “He borrowed N500,000 from Adamu last year with a profit-sharing agreement.

 “However, when he failed to meet the agreement terms, Adamu demanded repayment.

 “Isa callously m8rdered Lawan Adamu to avoid repaying the debt, k!lling him in cold blood.

 “The swift resolution of this case demonstrates our commitment to justice and public safety.”