Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force attached to Aso A Police Station in Nasarawa State have been accused of releasing a murder suspect after allegedly receiving a bribe.
According to SaharaReporters, a young man named Joshua Moses was killed at a construction site in the Gidan Rago area, Aso B, a community in Karu local government area of Nasarawa State.
Joshua’s family members reported that he had gone to the site to work as a laborer when he was attacked by a gang demanding money.
A source stated, “Joshua went to a construction site at ‘Gidan Rago’, in Aso B, a community under Karu LGA of Nasarawa state, to work as a laborer. While on the site, some persons came and asked for a fee, known as development levy, before the work can go on. They claimed to be in charge of the area and anyone building within their area must pay them.
“As discussion led to an argument, a fight broke out and one among them, brought out his knife and stabbed Joshua who died on the way to the hospital.”
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Following the incident, the Nigerian Police apprehended the suspect, but reports allege that he was later released after a gang leader, known as ‘Mai Angwa’, bribed the police.
The family source continued, “Immediately, men of the Nigeria Police Force at Aso A Police Station were informed, and they came, took the suspect into their custody. Few days later, the leader of the people who came to ask for a development levy, known as ‘Mai Angwa’, visited the said Police Station to set his boy free.
“After negotiating with the police, an undisclosed amount of money was given in cash, said an informant, and the accused regained his freedom. The same officers came out to announce that the suspect had escaped, pretending to have no idea about his disappearance.”
Reports from SaharaReporters indicated that the Investigative Police Officer (IPO) handling the case, Clement Usman, declined to comment on the allegations.
“I don’t have anything to say about this case via phone conversation,” he said.
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