Three men strangle man to death, steal two bags of cassava
An Upper Area Court in Makurdi on Wednesday ordered that three men, who allegedly strangled a cassava seller to death, be remanded in a correctional centre, pending legal advice.
The police charged Ushahemba Nyianshima, 27; Liambee Hungwa, 25; Mzungwega Iorkosu, 35; with criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide and theft.
Magistrate Rose Iyorshe did not take the plea of the suspects for want of jurisdiction and adjourned the case until July 20 for further mention.
Earlier, the prosecutor, Inspector Veronica Shaagee, told the court that the case was transferred from the Divisional Police Headquarters, Logo Local Government to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Makurdi through a letter with reference number AR:3100/BNS/LOG/45 and dated June 2.
Ms Shaagee explained that one Daniel Vershima reported the case at Logo Divisional police station on May 29.
She that the suspects conspired and strangled Iorahuan Vershima to death and buried his corpse in a shallow grave in the bush.
The prosecution told the court that the suspects stole the victim’s two bags of dried cassava and yam flow worth N52,000 and sold it at Anyim Market.
She said that during the police investigation, the suspects were arrested for committing the crime, while Terdue Kyeleve, Dooter Terembee and Aondofa Terembee are at large.
The prosecutor said the offence contravened the provisions of sections 97, 222 and 288 of the Penal Code Law of Benue 2004.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Abuja
Residents consider healthy diets amid concerns over processed foods
Mr Akuba said the growing public interest in food quality presented an opportunity to improve nutrition awareness across communities.
States
Victims count losses as fire guts four shops in Calabar
Mr Nyong commended CR-SEMA for its prompt response.
States
Gov. Bago urges Niger APC to reconcile aggrieved members ahead of 2027 poll
Mr Bago stressed the need for unity among party members.
Heading 5
Alleged Tranfer Move: Shooting Stars declare footballer Ayodele Ismail AWOL, report Egypt-based agent to FIFA
The 3SC management warned prospective buyers that Ismail is still legally contracted to the club, noting any transfer negotiation must be with the Oluyole Warriors.
Heading 1
2027: APC governorship candidate says opposition politicians only after Ogun treasury
President of the Council of Iyalajes and Babaalajes in Remoland, Olufunke Oyelaja, pledged the group’s support for Mr Adeola’s governorship bid.
Heading 2
Ooni of Ife mourns elder brother, says his death created irreplaceable vacuum
The monarch prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace and for comfort for his immediate family, friends, business associates and everyone whose lives he impacted.
