Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Murder Of 50-Year-Old Man Found In Dry Well -

The 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 body was discovered inside a dry well at his residence in Aku Village, Base 5, Karu Local Government Area of the state.

According to the police, the case was reported on November 3, 2026, by the deceased’s 46-year-old younger sister, Jennifer Alain, after repeated attempts to reach her brother failed. She reportedly became suspicious when an unidentified person repeatedly answered calls made to his phone.

Police detectives subsequently launched an investigation, leading to the arrest of a 23-year-old suspect, identified as Yusuf Musa.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect had been employed by the deceased about three months earlier to take care of his domestic animals. He reportedly became familiar with the victim’s neighbours and other members of the community.

The police further disclosed that the deceased had allegedly been missing since October 22, 2026, while the suspect reportedly took possession of his mobile phone and used it to deceive people searching for him.

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He allegedly told callers that his supposed employer and father had travelled to England, concealing the man’s disappearance.

Investigators also reportedly discovered that the suspect had been disposing of the deceased’s personal belongings, domestic animals and other properties. He allegedly confessed to selling some heavy metals and industrial engines belonging to the victim for ₦3.4 million.

Further investigations eventually led to the discovery of the victim’s decomposed remains inside a dry well within his residence.

The police confirmed that two suspects had been arrested in connection with the incident, adding that investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the murder and determine the individual roles of those arrested.