Abuja Tenant Murders Landlord Over Rent, Flees

A middle aged man identified as Muhammed Mukailu who killed his landlord due to a rent dispute in Dakwa area of Dei-Dei, Abuja has fled.

A co-tenant, Innocent Badmus told Daily Trust that the issues between the tenant and the landlord began on Monday morning after Mukailu hit their landlord, Adegoke Tunde, with a plank on his head during an argument on the outstanding payment.

Badmus said the landlord accused Mukailu of insulting him which led to an argument that degenerated into a fight.

“While they were arguing, Mukailu carried a plank and hit our landlord on his head and he fell on the floor. Immediately Mukailu noticed this he ran away. Neighbours rushed our landlord to the hospital where he was admitted and died two days later,” he added.

The police in the area refused to comment on the incident when contacted.

Meanwhile, a man has been found dead inside a hotel room in Angwan Gwari Kwamba in Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State.

The unfortunate incident occurred at Unique Hotel opposite Royal Academy, Suleja.

Sharing details of the incident with Daily Trust, the manager of the hotel, Adeniyi Durojaiye said that the man checked in on July 15 and instructed that he was not to be disturbed. Read more