A 19-year old student of Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi State, Usman Tijani’s throat has been reportedly slit by his friend over N200,000.
Media reports claimed Tijani was lured to a burialground by one Abdulmuqeet Musari, who attacked him, resulting in a throat injury and stole the sum of ₦200,000 meant for Point of Sale (PoS) business.
According to a family member, Zainab Avosuahi, the incident occured on December 24, 2024, when Musari deceived Usman into a secluded area. Usman is now receiving medical care at a Lokoja hospital, where he is undergoing surgery.
The authorities are currently searching for the suspect, who is now at large. This incident highlights the importance of community vigilance and support for one another to prevent such unfortunate events in the future.