Kogi State — In a shocking incident that has left a community in distress, a 19-year-old student of Confluence University of Science and Technology, Usman Tijani, was brutally attacked by his friend, Abdulmuqeet Musari, who lured him to a burial ground and slit his throat.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
Usman, who operates a Point of Sale (P.O.S) business, was allegedly lured by Musari to the burial ground, where he was robbed of N200,000, the money he used for his business transactions.

The attack has left Usman fighting for his life in a Lokoja hospital, where he is currently undergoing surgery.

Zainab Avosuahu, a family member of the victim, recounted the harrowing experience. “We received a shocking call from my sister on Tuesday that left us devastated.

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This is a call for justice for my nephew, whom his friend dragged to the bush, collected 200k from, and still had his throat butchered.

He is currently undergoing surgery in Lokoja while the ‘devil in disguise’ of a friend is on the run. Please, we are on the lookout for him. This is all the information we can get now as the victim can’t say much,” she stated.

The suspect, Abdulmuqeet Musari, was later apprehended by the local vigilante and security forces who tracked him to a neighboring community in Ekiti.

Suleiman Abdulrazaq Acheneje, the Senior Special Assistant to the LG Chairman, Hon. Bashiru Okatenwu, confirmed the swift action taken by the security team.

“In the late hours of December 23, 2024, around 7 pm to 8 pm, an unforeseen circumstance happened around Adavi burial ground, where a young boy named Usman Tijani was attacked by one of the bad eggs we still have in our society.

Usman, who happens to be a 200-level student of Cyber Security at Confluence University Of Science And Technology Osara (CUSTECH), was brutally injured by Abdulmuqeet Musari, whose intent was no doubt to kill him.”

Acheneje further explained that the victim was found nearly dead and rescued around 2 am on Christmas Day in New Zango, Adavi LGA.

He was immediately rushed to Lokoja and has since been receiving treatment in a well-equipped hospital.

“The culprit was already on the run, but kudos to the Executive Chairman of Adavi and their security intel, as they were able to apprehend the culprit in Ekiti State,” he added.

The suspect has been handed over to the police, and the community is now calling for justice for Usman Tijani.

The incident has sparked outrage and calls for increased security measures to protect innocent citizens from such heinous acts.
As Usman continues to fight for his life, his family and the community remain hopeful for his recovery and are determined to see justice served.

The tragic betrayal by a trusted friend has left a lasting impact on the community, highlighting the need for vigilance and the importance of trust in relationships.