Suspected gangsters killed 33-year-old freelance photographer Zacchaeus Salawadeen after stabbing him many occasions in entrance of his three youngsters.
The thugs are mentioned to have adopted Salawadeen to his residence within the Tundun Fulani space of Minna, the Niger State capital, the place they stabbed him to dying.
The incident is claimed to have occurred on Tuesday night after the photographer completed work and went residence to be along with his household.
He was mentioned to have been rushed to IBB Specialist Hospital the place he was confirmed lifeless on arrival.
In response to one of many residents of the realm, the killers raided Salawadeen's flat after breaking into his house and killing him.
The suspected killers are additionally mentioned to have locked different residents of the home in a single place earlier than breaking into Salawadeen's flat to kill him.
They’re mentioned to have left with valuables reminiscent of a laptop computer and digital camera belonging to the deceased.
The Spokesman of the Niger State Police, Wasiu Abiodun, when contacted, confirmed the incident, saying the proof had been recovered from the scene whereas investigations had commenced.
“On 27/2/2024 at about 8:50 am, it was reported to Bosso Division that on the identical date at about 3:30 am, a sure Zacchaeus, 33 years outdated, from Tudun-Fulani, Minna was attacked in the home by a but to be recognized particular person(s) who stabbed him and robbed him of valuables. He was rushed to IBB Hospital the place he was confirmed lifeless.
“The cops from Bosso Division visited the scene of the accident. Some items have been recovered from the scene and preliminary investigation has begun into the unlucky incident,” Abiodun mentioned.
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