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Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a 50-year-old man, Jude Thaddeus, popularly known as Musa, whose decomposed remains were recovered from a dry well at his residence in Karu Local Government Area. The command disclosed the arrests in a statement issued on Friday, November 6, 2026, by Police Public Relations Officer SP Ramhan Nansel, confirming that the body was found in Aku Village, Base 5.
The investigation began on November 3 after the victim’s younger sister, 46-year-old Jennifer Alain of Mpape, Abuja, reported her brother’s prolonged absence and inability to contact him. Her concerns were heightened when an unidentified individual repeatedly answered calls made to the deceased’s mobile phone. Detectives from the Aso Pada Division subsequently launched an inquiry that led to the arrest of 23-year-old Yusuf Musa, who had been employed by the victim approximately three months prior to tend to his domestic animals.
According to police, the victim had been missing since October 22, 2026. During this period, the suspect allegedly took possession of the victim’s phone and misled callers by claiming the deceased had traveled to England. The suspect also reportedly disposed of the victim’s personal belongings and domestic animals, confessing to selling scrap metals and industrial engines for ₦3.4 million. During interrogation, Musa allegedly admitted to the killing and directed detectives to a dry well within the residence where the body had been concealed.
Acting on this information, detectives working alongside environmental services personnel recovered the decomposed remains from the well. Preliminary findings indicate that the victim was killed inside his residence before his body was dumped in the well, set ablaze, and sealed with blocks to conceal the crime. The remains were evacuated to the Medical Centre in Mararaba, where a medical doctor examined and certified the victim dead.
In addition to Musa, police arrested 32-year-old Victor Zamani, who is allegedly involved in receiving the stolen property. A third suspect connected to the crime remains at large, and the police have intensified efforts to apprehend him. Commissioner of Police Shetima Jauro Mohamed has ordered the case to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Lafia for comprehensive investigation and prosecution.
CP Mohamed commended the detectives for their prompt response and professionalism in unraveling the circumstances of the disappearance. The Nasarawa State Police Command has urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station, assuring the public that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure those culpable of criminal activities face the law.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
