The Yobe State Police Command has arrested 24-year-old Yunusa Isa for allegedly killing his business partner, Lawan Adamu, to avoid repaying a loan of N500,000.
Reports indicate that 28-year-old Lawan was brutally murdered on the outskirts of Nayi Nawa bypass in Damaturu on Sunday, September 15, 2024. His body was found with severe throat cuts and multiple stab wounds, and a blood-stained knife was recovered from the scene.
DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Thursday, mentioning that the suspect initially denied any involvement. However, after intense interrogation by State CID detectives, he confessed to the crime.
“On September 16, 2024, the ‘A’ Divisional Police Headquarters apprehended Yunus Isa, 24, of Shago Tara, Nayi Nawa Ward, for allegedly k!lling Lawan Adamu,” the statement noted.
“Investigation revealed that Lawan Adamu was his employer and business partner in the engine oil trade.
“He borrowed N500,000 from Adamu last year with a profit-sharing agreement.
“However, when he failed to meet the agreement terms, Adamu demanded repayment.
“Isa callously m8rdered Lawan Adamu to avoid repaying the debt, k!lling him in cold blood.
“The swift resolution of this case demonstrates our commitment to justice and public safety.”
