Police arrest two over suspected m8rder of UNIJOS student

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged m8rder of a 29-year-old student of the University of Jos. 

The victim, identified as Daniel Umar Izang, was found lifeless at Rusau Village Hostel on August 2, 2025 and was rushed by friends to Asibiti Clinic, opposite the University of Jos permanent site, where he was confirmed d3ad by a medical doctor. 

According to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the university, Mr. Agama Tangur, reported the incident to the police on August 4. 

Preliminary investigations revealed marks of violence on the victim’s body, indicating possible foul play. 

Security operatives visited the scene and commenced investigation, which led to the arrest of two suspects: Moses Joel, 25, and Naanmang Kadaura, 25. 

The victim’s corpse has been deposited at the Plateau Specialists Hospital morgue for autopsy, while investigation into the case is ongoing.