Operatives of Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department,
SCID, are currently investigating the murder of 30-year-old Idowu Malik, aka
Ori-gold who was supposedly murdered by one Ali Mustapha at Ikotun area of
Lagos.
It was learned that the suspect, Ali Mustapha, a petty
trader, operates a mini kiosk where he sells household items and other
consumables like cigarettes to residents in the neighbourhood.
Vanguard gathered that, at about 7pm that evening, the
victim, Idowu, came to Ali’s shop to purchase a stick of cigarette, which he
purportedly bought on credit. An hour later Idowu came back to Ali’s shop and
demanded for another stick of cigarette without paying for the previous one.
Trouble, however began when Ali refused to sell another
stick of cigarette to the victim on credit, a reaction that didn’t go well with
Idowu. What followed was a confrontation that later degenerated into a brawl.
During the fight, Ali allegedly hit Idowu on his head with a huge stick.
Vanguard learned he reportedly bled to death before he got help.
Suspect’s Confession
Confessing to the crime, 42-year-old Ali Mustpha said: “I am
from Kwara State, I have a shop where I sell articles, that evening Ori-gold
came to buy a stick of cigarette from me without paying. Later, he came back
and asked for another stick, when I refused, he got very angry and attacked me.
While we were fighting, I hit his head with a stick.
“Before I knew what was happening, blood was gushing out
from his head and he collapsed. When the bleeding became serious, neighbours
assisted and rushed him to a nearby hospital (names withheld) at Ikotun.
Unfortunately, he was confirmed dead on arrival by the doctor on duty.
”I was arrested by the Ikotun Divisional police before I was
transferred to State Criminal Investigation Department. We had no
misunderstanding before the incident”.
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