50-year-old man killed, body burnt in Nasarawa dry well
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Reported by Samuel Omotere
Fri, 6 Nov 2026, 17:34
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A 50-year-old man, identified as Jude Thaddeus, has been allegedly killed, with his body dumped in a dry well and set ablaze at his residence in Aku Village, Base 5, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. During interrogation, one of the suspects, Yusuf Musa, 23, allegedly confessed to his involvement in the killing and disclosed that the victim’s body had been dumped in a dry well within his residence.
Context & Background
✦The victim, popularly known as Musa, was allegedly killed inside his residence before his body was dumped in the well.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Friday:The police disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by the Nasarawa Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel, who stated that two suspects were arrested in connection with the murder, while a third suspect was still at large.2026:According to the statement, the case came to light on November 3, 2026, when a 46-year-old woman, Jennifer Alain, of Mpape, Abuja, reported the incident at the Aso Pada Police Division.₦3.4:The statement further disclosed that Yusuf Musa allegedly confessed to selling some of the deceased’s heavy metals and industrial engines for ₦3.4m.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract
✦A 50-year-old man, identified as Jude Thaddeus, has been allegedly killed, with his body dumped in a dry well and set ablaze at his residence in Aku Village, Base 5, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
✦During interrogation, one of the suspects, Yusuf Musa, 23, allegedly confessed to his involvement in the killing and disclosed that the victim’s body had been dumped in a dry well within his residence.
✦The victim, popularly known as Musa, was allegedly killed inside his residence before his body was dumped in the well.
Key Facts:Friday: The police disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by the Nasarawa Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel, who stated that two suspects were arrested in connection with the murder, while a third suspect was still at large.2026: According to the statement, the case came to light on November 3, 2026, when a 46-year-old woman, Jennifer Alain, of Mpape, Abuja, reported the incident at the Aso Pada Police Division.₦3.4: The statement further disclosed that Yusuf Musa allegedly confessed to selling some of the deceased’s heavy metals and industrial engines for ₦3.4m.
Editorial Excerpt
A 50-year-old man, identified as Jude Thaddeus, has been allegedly killed, with his body dumped in a dry well and set ablaze at his residence in Aku Village, Base 5, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Story
What is the latest development regarding Federal Capital Territory?
A 50-year-old man, identified as Jude Thaddeus, has been allegedly killed, with his body dumped in a dry well and set ablaze at his residence in Aku Village, Base 5, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The primary parties identified in this coverage include Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa State, Nigeria Police Force.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
The police disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by the Nasarawa Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel, who stated that two suspects were arrested in connection with the murder, while a third suspect was still at large.
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