18-year-old killer of ex-Niger perm sec dies in police custody
Fatiyah Abdulhakeem, an 18-year-old suspect accused of murdering a retired Permanent Secretary in Niger State, Adamu Jagaba, has reportedly died in police custody.
According to reliable police sources, Abdulhakeem passed away on Thursday, though the exact cause of his death remains unknown.
The suspect was recently presented by the Niger State Commissioner of Police, Shawulu Ebenezer Danmama, as the primary suspect in the killing of Adamu Jagaba.
The retired Permanent Secretary was attacked and fatally stabbed at his block industry located near the PDP Secretariat in Minna.
During the police parade, Abdulhakeem admitted his involvement in the crime, claiming he was hired by workers of the deceased to carry out the murder.
The Niger State Police Command spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the suspect’s death, stating:
“On 19/12/2024 at about 5 pm, the suspect, Fatiyah Abdulhakeem, complained of severe stomach pains and cough.
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“He was taken to the general hospital, Minna for medical attention but unfortunately, he later died while receiving treatment.
“The corpse was deposited at the hospital morgue while awaiting postmortem results for further action.”
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